Design Engineer

IntaPeople; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IntaPeople is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team in Aberdare, Wales. You will own engineering activities across multiple product families, ensuring compliance, manufacturability, and fitness for purpose throughout the lifecycle.

You will contribute to product maintenance, technical documentation, design modifications, and engineering change control, working with minimal supervision in a regulated manufacturing environment where quality and documentation are

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Design/Sustaining Engineering or related
• Proven design changes and product lifecycle management
• Experience in a regulated industry
• Strong CAD experience (any software)
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation
• Knowledge of design verification, validation, risk management and problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for assigned product ranges
• Drive design transfer and product change initiatives
• Manage engineering change projects from concept through implementation
• Maintain technical and design documentation
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, verification activities and root cause investigations
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, regulatory and supply chain teams
• Maintain product data, drawings, specifications and bills of materials in PLM
• Investigate product issues and implement robust engineering solutions
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders and customers as required

Skills

CAD

Design change management

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree or HND/HNC

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for supporting established products throughout their lifecycle.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of engineering activities across a range of product families, ensuring products remain compliant, manufacturable, and fit for purpose.

You will play a key role in product maintenance, technical documentation, design modifications, and engineering change activities.

You will be capable of working with minimal supervision and bringing previous experience from a regulated manufacturing environment where quality, compliance, and documentation are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for assigned product ranges
• Drive design transfer and product change initiatives
• Manage engineering change projects from concept through implementation
• Support the ongoing maintenance of technical and design documentation
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, verification activities, and root cause investigations
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and supply chain teams
• Maintain product data, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials within PLM systems
• Investigate product issues and implement robust engineering solutions
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders and customers as required

Essential Requirements

• Circa 5+ years' experience in a Design Engineering or Sustaining Engineering role
• Proven experience managing design changes and product lifecycle activities
• Background working within a regulated industry
• Strong CAD experience (any considered)
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation
• Knowledge of design verification, validation, risk management, and engineering problem-solving methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or HND/HNC supported by significant relevant industry experience

You will become part of a collaborative engineering function that supports a broad portfolio of existing products. The team includes specialists in design engineering, product lifecycle management, validation and verification, and technical compliance, providing a varied and technically engaging working environment.