Design Engineer

Job Description

A Design Engineer position has become available within a business that supplies high-value technologies right across the world. On-site they produce a range of complex products using modern-day manufacturing techniques and supply these to a broad range of customers. Located in the Ashby-De-La-Zouch area, this company is working through a considerable period of growth and is offering a salary of circa £45,000, flexible working hours, early finish on a Friday, staff awards, and progression opportunities where possible for the right engineering professional.

Design Engineer responsibilities include –

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) by designing and developing tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
• Create and maintain drawings, BOMs, and production documentation, ensuring ERP data accuracy.
• Support feasibility reviews, manufacturability analyses, and technical assessments.
• Provide engineering support to production, resolving tooling, process, and material issues.
• rive improvement through lean initiatives, tooling upgrades, and design standardisation.
• Support root cause analysis, process validation, and integration of engineering changes.

Design Engineer desirable skills and experience –

• Experience within a similar role - NPI Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer etc.
• Strong experience using 3D software packages such as Catia, or Solidworks.
• Proven background in design or manufacturing engineering within a production environment.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals / modern manufacturing methods.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks to deadline.

Design Engineer benefits include –

• Competitive starting salary and employer pension contribution.
• Flexible hours / early finish on a Friday.
• 33 days annual leave.
• Service awards.
• Friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to work in a modern-day manufacturing facility.
• Free parking.

If interested in this Design Engineer position, please apply through this advert immediately.