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