An established engineering and manufacturing group is looking to recruit a Design Engineer to join a growing CAD and automation team. This is a key role supporting the development, automation, and testing of specialist engineered products across multiple UK operations. The position offers a strong mix of hands-on design, automation development, and product innovation, with exposure to advanced and regulated product environments. The Role Act as a core member of the CAD team, maintaining and expanding automated drawing systems Design and develop new products, prototypes, and test solutions Produce and manage drawings using AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCAD Support automation development using iLogic and in-house systems Collaborate with sales, design, and production teams to deliver certified products Contribute to value engineering and continuous product improvement Support testing handovers including documentation and pricing information Produce manufacturing drawings when required Assist the Design & Technical Manager with ad-hoc technical tasks Occasional UK travel; flexibility with working hours required to meet business needs Essential Skills & Experience Strong working knowledge of AutoDesk Inventor Working knowledge of AutoCAD Experience with iLogic and automated design systems High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft applications Good numeracy and literacy skills Self-motivated, reliable, and solutions-focused Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to obtain security clearance Desirable Experience Product development and R&D experience Research or testing background Programming or automation experience Innovative, improvement-driven mindset Whats on Offer Competitive salary Long-term career development within a growing engineering group Exposure to specialist, high-value engineered products Comprehensive in-house training and ongoing development This role would suit a Design Engineer with strong CAD and automation experience looking to work on technically complex products in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. If you are interested please click apply today.