Design And Development Engineer

Premier Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in High Wycombe is seeking a Design & Development Engineer. This role requires strong SolidWorks experience to create high-quality models and documents. The successful candidate will support the full product development cycle, improve existing designs, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This is a full-time role offering a mid-senior level position.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in a design and development role within manufacturing or engineering.
• Good understanding of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative engineering team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Creating high-quality 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Supporting the full product development cycle from concept through to production.
• Improving and updating existing product designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Working with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and suppliers.
• Supporting prototype builds, testing, validation, and reporting.
• Assisting in solving technical challenges and contributing innovative ideas to product improvements.
• Producing technical documentation, BOMs, and assembly instructions.

Skills

SolidWorks experience

Mechanical principles understanding

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication abilities

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant | Connecting Top Mechanical Engineers with Industry-Leading Employers

Job Title: Design & Development Engineer

Location: High Wycombe

We are supporting a growing engineering and manufacturing business in High Wycombe who are looking to recruit a Design & Development Engineer with strong SolidWorks experience. This role will suit someone who enjoys both hands‑on development and technical design, contributing to the full lifecycle of new and existing products.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating high-quality 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Supporting the full product development cycle from concept through to production.
• Improving and updating existing product designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Working with cross‑functional teams including production, quality, and suppliers.
• Supporting prototype builds, testing, validation, and reporting.
• Assisting in solving technical challenges and contributing innovative ideas to product improvements.
• Producing technical documentation, BOMs, and assembly instructions.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in a design and development role within manufacturing or engineering.
• Good understanding of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative engineering team.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or contact Charlotte White at [e-mail] for more information.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering

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