The Role
My client is seeking a Design Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business specialising in engineered plastic components. This role will focus on the design and development of components and tooling, ensuring solutions are manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with customer and internal requirements.
You will work closely with production, tooling, and cross-functional teams, playing a key role in delivering high-quality engineered solutions within a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop 3D models and 2D drawings for components and associated tooling
• Modify and optimise existing designs to improve performance, manufacturability, and cost
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure design feasibility
• Conduct design reviews and implement feedback where required
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Support prototype development, testing, and troubleshooting activities
• Ensure all designs meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and specifications
• Maintain accurate documentation including drawings, revisions, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Assist with material selection appropriate to manufacturing processes
• Liaise with suppliers and external partners during tooling manufacture and validation
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement across design and manufacturing
The Candidate
Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong experience in CAD design and technical drawing creation
Experience with injection mould tooling/plastics manufacturing
Proficient in CAD software
Experience or exposure to manufacturing environments (plastics or similar advantageous)
Strong problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
Knowledge of GD&T
Experience with tooling or component design
Exposure to simulation tools
Experience working within a fast-paced production environment
Salary
£30,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience