Design Engineer - Mechanical Systems
Type: Full-time, Permanent or Contract Considered
Work setup: On-site
£40-45K Salary + benefits
Summary - New expanding product range,
Key Skills - Inventor / Similar and Autodesk Vault/Revit
2-3 year + experience.
Can to lead the design alongside the Tech Product Manager
We're looking for a hands-on design engineer to join a well-established UK manufacturer with decades of technical expertise in designing, building and maintaining engineered equipment used in controlled or hazardous environments. The organisation has built a strong reputation over many years supplying high-quality products - both bespoke and standard - to educational institutions, industrial research facilities and large laboratory projects.
You'll play a key role in shaping the company's product development program - designing new components, improving existing products and ensuring designs are optimised for manufacturability and long-term reliability.
What you'll be doing
* Producing accurate 3D models and 2D technical drawings for standard and bespoke components.
* Driving design change requests and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
* Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including parts lists, manuals and approval drawings.
* Working closely with production, quality, and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from concept to manufacture.
* Identifying opportunities to enhance product performance, reduce warranty issues and implement innovative design solutions.
What you'll bring
* Proven experience as a design engineer within a manufacturing or fabrication environment (sheet metal or plastics preferred).
* Strong 3D CAD skills using Autodesk Inventor or similar (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, etc.).
* Good understanding of DFM, root cause analysis, and product validation processes.
* HND or degree in mechanical or product design engineering (or similar).
* Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Nice to have
* Experience working within an ISO9001-certified environment.
* Knowledge of Autodesk Vault or Revit .
* Familiarity with LEV systems or lab-based mechanical products .
Why join: You'll be part of a small, supportive engineering team within a long-established UK business that encourages innovation and ownership. Every project you work on directly contributes to improving performance for end users across multiple industries