Role: Design Engineer
Salary: up to £40,000
Location: Keighley
Hybrid Remote
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer to join a well-established and forward-thinking engineering business working on innovative, high-value machinery projects. As a Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and developing both new and existing mechanical systems to meet customer and project requirements. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team, the Design Engineer will be involved across the full design lifecycle — from concept through to completion — while contributing to continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives. The role offers hybrid working, long-term stability, and genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop new components, mechanisms, and machine systems
* Modify and improve existing designs to meet customer specifications
* Support manufacturing and assembly teams during build and commissioning stages
* Identify opportunities for design improvements and value engineering
* Produce detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation
* Create and maintain records in line with company and customer standards
* Issue machine parts in line with delivery schedules using internal systems
* Support the sales team with technical input for bids and proposals
* Conduct design reviews, DFMEA and PFMEA activities
* Work on a range of machine design projects including specification, mechanisms, and tooling
* Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety standards
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking a proactive and skilled Design Engineer who can contribute across the full design lifecycle. Minimum HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
* Previous experience as a Design Engineer, ideally with machinery or mechanical systems
* Strong CAD experience, preferably Siemens NX or similar
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
* Experience designing new components and improving existing designs
* Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
* Strong communication and teamwork skills, able to work with multiple departments
* Organised approach to documentation and record keeping
* Experience with design reviews, DFMEA, and PFMEA (desirable)
* Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and value engineering
What’s in it for you
* Competitive salary package
* External reward scheme –
* Electric Car Scheme
* Enhanced Pension Scheme – Employer 5%, raising to 7% after 3 years
* Enhanced Holidays – 28days + Bank Holidays
* Clear progression and development opportunities – including worldwide opportunities
* Opportunity to work on complex and varied engineering projects
* Flexitime opportunities
* Workplace healthcare provider
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Exposure to cutting-edge engineering processes and technologies
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