About the Role
Design Engineer Lowestoft, Suffolk | £35,000 – £45,000 DOE | Full-time We're looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join a small, hands-on engineering team. This is a genuinely varied role covering the full product development cycle - from early concept work through to production release. You'll be involved in 3D CAD design, prototype builds, manufacturing drawings, and day-to-day collaboration with production, quality, and supplier teams. What you'll be doing: Producing 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings for large assemblies (sheet metal, plastics, piping, and electrical harnesses) Maintaining and managing design documentation and Bills of Materials within a PDM system Supporting engineering change processes and product lifecycle management Liaising with sheet metal suppliers on drawings and technical requirements Building and evaluating physical prototypes Working cross-functionally with production and quality teams What we're looking for: Degree or technical qualification in CAD, drafting, or a related engineering discipline Strong relevant experience (or equivalent combination of experience and training) Proficiency in SolidWorks; SolidWorks PDM experience is a plus Knowledge of sheet metal design and manufacturing processes is desirable Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently Why this role? The team is small, which means real ownership and involvement across the whole process - from concept brainstorming to production line support. If you enjoy variety and want your work to have direct impact, this is a strong fit. Please APPLY NOW or contact Lewis at Select for more information.