ROLE: Design Engineer LOCATION: Kettering HOURS OF WORK: Days BASIC SALARY: £35K - £40K per annum Company Profile We are working with a well-established client who is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with strong SolidWorks experience and a proven background working within a manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for designing, developing and improving products from concept through to production. Your responsibilities as a Design Engineer: * Create 3D models, assemblies and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks * Develop innovative design solutions that meet customer and manufacturing requirements * Collaborate closely with production, quality and procurement teams * Support prototype development, testing and validation activities * Ensure designs are optimised for manufacturability (DFM) and cost efficiency * Maintain accurate documentation, including BOMs and technical specifications * Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives To be successful as a Design Engineer you will have: * Proven experience as a Design Engineer or similar role * Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (essential) * Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment * Good understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, fabrication, inject...