Design & Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Croydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing engineering sector is looking for a Design & Development Engineer to join their team in South London. The role involves providing mechanical engineering expertise, supporting operational activities, and interfacing with customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development opportunities

Coaching and mentoring

Employee events

Weekly fresh fruit

Subsidised coffee and snacks on-site

Friendly, inclusive, and positive company culture

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical engineering, ideally in a relevant field.
• Good understanding of materials and mechanical properties.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering expertise supporting operational activities.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new product development opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Communication

Organisation

Education

HNC qualification

Job description

Job Description

Design & Development Engineer | £45,000 - £55,000 | South London

Lynx Recruitment is proud to partner with a well-established specialist manufacturing engineering company to recruit for a Design & Development Engineer.

About Our Client

Our client is a successful specialist manufacturing SME with a 90-strong team serving customers in high-reliability sectors including nuclear, defence, and aerospace markets. They specialise in designing and manufacturing detector products for UK and export markets, supporting key international energy, medical, and security activities.

The Role

As a Design and Development Engineer within their engineering team, you will:

1. Provide mechanical engineering expertise supporting operational activities
2. Help meet order book requirements and provide technical support
3. Maximise sales opportunities and enhance customer perception
4. Identify, evaluate, and implement new product development opportunities
5. Interface with customers on both commercial and technical levels

Requirements

• Minimum HNC qualification and/or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline
• Strong background in mechanical engineering, ideally in a relevant field
• Good understanding of materials and mechanical properties, material selection, and testing
• Knowledge of manufacturing and production methods such as general assembly, welding, brazing, and non-destructive testing
• Experience interfacing with customers on commercial and technical levels
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Ability to work to schedules and meet deadlines

Location & Hours

Full-time, on-site position in South London (within ULEZ)

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• 37.5 hours per week

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £45,000 - £55,000
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training & development opportunities (in-house and external)
• Coaching and mentoring
• Employee events
• Weekly fresh fruit
• Subsidised coffee and snacks on-site
• Friendly, inclusive, and positive company culture

Experience Required

• Mechanical engineering: 3 years
• Manufacturing and production methods: 3 years
• Materials and mechanical properties: 3 years