/Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Bishop Auckland, England, GBgbvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
Not disclosed
// Posted
3 months ago

About the Role

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their market sector, they are looking to recruit a Design Engineer on a permanent basis.

The Job you’ll do

  • As Design Engineer you will support the design and development of new and bespoke products within a specialist manufacturing environment.

  • You will work across the full product lifecycle, from initial concept through to manufacture, testing, and market launch, while supporting continuous improvement across products and processes.

  • Design and develop new and bespoke products from concept through to market launch, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners.

  • Translate customer and business requirements into robust, manufacturable, and cost effective design solutions.

  • Manage allocated design and development activities to agreed timescales.

  • Convert customer enquiries into development samples and complementary product lines.

  • Produce and maintain accurate 3D CAD models and technical drawings using SolidWorks, including assemblies and detailed component drawings.

  • Manage product structures, bills of materials and documentation using the IFS MRP system.

  • Ensure designs comply with recognised engineering standards, including the correct application of ISO limits, fits and geometric tolerancing.5

  • Design precision machined components, including close tolerance turned, milled and moulded parts.

  • Work with Operations and Quality teams to optimise designs for manufacture, quality and cost.

  • Identify, evaluate, and work with suppliers to support technical capability, component availability, lead times and cost estimation.

  • Support prototype, testing and validation activities, including the development of in house test rigs and facilities.

  • Provide technical support to customers, suppliers and the Sales team.

  • Support product innovation and cost reduction initiatives aligned with business strategy.

  • Support continuous improvement activities across engineering and manufacturing.

About You

  • Have a strong background in mechanical design engineering, with experience delivering practical, manufacturable design solutions within a production or manufacturing environment. Confident working with 3D CAD systems, particularly SolidWorks or similar, and experienced in producing detailed engineering drawings and documentation to recognised standards.

  • You will have a good understanding of manufacturing processes and be experienced in the design of precision machined components, including close tolerance parts.

  • Experience managing bills of materials and working with MRP systems is essential, along with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks to deadlines.

  • You will be a collaborative and proactive individual, comfortable working with colleagues across the business, as well as engaging with suppliers and customers to resolve technical issues and support product development.

  • You will ideally hold a minimum of an HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering.

  • However, candidates with relevant Electrical Engineering experience may also be considered, particularly where this has been gained within a design, manufacturing, or industrial engineering environment.

  • Applicants will be considered where they can demonstrate a strong and consistent work history within a relevant engineering or manufacturing environment, supported by proven technical capability, practical experience, and problem-solving skills.

The Rewards and the Benefits

  • Holiday buy & sell.

  • Car scheme.

  • Competitive pay.

  • Enhanced pension.

  • Training & development.

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