Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm (37 hours per week)Holiday: 20 days + Bank HolidaysSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE) About Us We are working with a well well-known and reputable manufacturer of surface finishing equipment, supplying machinery to both the educational and industrial sectors. Our projects range from agreeing technical specifications with customers, carrying out design work, trials, and 3D printing specimen parts, through to bespoke quotations, component manufacture, and final assembly. As part of our ongoing growth and modernisation strategy, we are looking to appoint a forward-thinking Design Engineer to join our close-knit team. The Role This is a varied and hands-on role within a small, collaborative team. You will be responsible for working on projects from initial specification through to final delivery, liaising directly with customers, manufacturing, and support teams. The role also has a strong technical sales and project management element, helping raise our profile within the industrial sector, managing enquiries, and leading projects through to completion. You will play a key role in modernising the business, reviewing internal processes, exploring AI applications within our product offering, and integrating machinery with robotic interfaces. Key Responsibilities Designing mechanical components and systems using SolidWorksAgreeing technical specifications with customersProducing bespoke quotations and technical proposalsManaging projects from concept to final productConducting product trials and supporting 3D printed prototype developmentLiaising with manufacturing and support teams to ensure smooth implementationLeading technical input for bids and tendersInvestigating and improving internal processesSupporting integration of AI and robotic interfaces into product linesEnsuring compliance with relevant UK regulations and standardsContributing to business development and client relationship management Candidate Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Mechanical / Design Engineering roleStrong proficiency in SolidWorksIdeally graduate calibre (Mechanical / Design Engineering or related discipline)Experience working within a manufacturing/engineering environmentStrong understanding of UK regulations and engineering standardsProven ability to manage projects from specification to completionBusiness development and client relationship experienceAbility to work independently on projects and collaboratively within a small teamInnovative, forward-thinking mindsetExcellent communication skills