Design Engineer/Senior Design Engineer
Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 (DOE)
Reporting to: 3D CAD Manager
Hours: Full-time | 4-day week (Monday–Thursday)
Location: On-site
About the Company
This well-established manufacturer designs and builds high-quality lodges and retreats, with a product portfolio ranging from entry-level models through to premium and high-end luxury developments.
Backed by a large, financially strong parent group with multiple operating divisions, the business combines the agility and culture of a local company with the stability and investment of a major organisation.
The environment is fast-paced and high-pressure, ideal for individuals who thrive on delivering quality work to tight timelines while contributing to continuous product innovation.
The Role
As a CAD Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in turning concepts into accurate, production-ready designs. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure all drawings meet technical, manufacturing, and quality standards while supporting the development of new and improved products across the full model range.
Key Responsibilities
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Produce accurate manufacturing drawings and machining data using SOLIDWORKS Professional and PDM systems
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Organise, update, and maintain existing drawings and design records
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Liaise with internal departments including Sales and Interior Design to ensure specifications are met
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Ensure all designs align with company standards and best practices
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Provide technical support and product information using 3D CAD software
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Contribute to continuous improvement of products and manufacturing processes
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Support manufacturing teams with technical issues and problem resolution
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Follow the New Product Development (NPD) process and support prototype builds
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Maintain product and process quality standards
Skills & Experience
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Minimum 2 years’ experience using 3D CAD software
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Strong preference for SOLIDWORKS (Inventor or Pro Engineer also considered)
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Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings
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Knowledge of furniture design and construction principles (desirable)
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Understanding of timber stud wall construction (advantageous)
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Experience with CAD/CAM and programme nesting (beneficial)
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Background in modular, manufacturing, or similar production environments (preferred)
Benefits
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4-day working week (Monday–Thursday)
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Competitive salary: £38,000 – £48,000 DOE
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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On-site parking
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Employee perks platform access