Design Engineer

The Collective Network Limited; Bierton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited is seeking a Design Engineer to join its High Performance Engineering team in Buckinghamshire. You will develop production-ready designs from customer concepts, using CAD tools and strong drawing interpretation to deliver high-quality manufacturing solutions.

With 2–5 years in design engineering and a degree in Mechanical or related field, you will manage projects from concept to delivery, work with manufacturing teams, and contribute to continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–5 years design engineering experience.
• Experience using CAD packages such as CATIA V5, Siemens NX, SolidWorks or Creo.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer concepts into production-ready designs.
• Manage smaller projects from concept to delivery while supporting larger projects.
• Produce and modify engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Use CAD software to develop accurate design solutions.
• Interpret technical information to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and meet standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and new engineering solutions.

Skills

CAD software

Engineering drawing interpretation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Design Engineer - High Performance Engineering

Location: Buckinghamshire

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

The Opportunity

We're working with a leading high-performance engineering business in Milton King that is looking to strengthen its design team with an experienced and motivated Design Engineer.

Looking for someone with 2 to 5 years design experience who is keen to grow and develop their engineering knowledge.

This is an opportunity to work on a variety of technically challenging projects, turning customer concepts and requirements into practical, high-quality manufacturing solutions. With design and manufacturing under one roof, you'll have the opportunity to follow projects from initial concept through to production and final customer delivery.

You’ll work alongside an experienced engineering team, take ownership of your own projects and continue developing your technical skills in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

The Role

As a Design Engineer, you’ll play an important role in developing engineering solutions that meet customer specifications, manufacturing requirements and quality standards.

• Developing customer concepts into detailed, production-ready designs.
• Supporting larger engineering projects while independently managing smaller projects from concept through to delivery.
• Producing, interpreting and modifying engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Using CAD software to develop accurate and practical design solutions.
• Extracting and interpreting technical information to ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Working closely with design colleagues and manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensuring designs are accurate, manufacturable and delivered to the required standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of new engineering solutions.

About You

We're looking for someone with a solid foundation in design engineering who is keen to take the next step in their career within a high-performance environment.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Motorsport Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience in a design engineering role.
• Experience using CAD packages such as CATIA V5, Siemens NX, SolidWorks or Creo.
• Strong engineering drawing interpretation skills.
• The ability to interpret technical documents and extract relevant engineering data.
• A methodical approach to problem-solving, with strong analytical and non-verbal reasoning skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• The confidence to manage your own workload while working effectively as part of a wider engineering team.

Why Join?

• Work on high-performance projects
• Gain exposure to engineering projects across F1, motorsport, aerospace and defence, working to demanding customer and technical requirements.
• See your designs come to life
• With in-house manufacturing capabilities, you'll have visibility of the entire process, from the initial design through to the finished product.
• Take ownership of your work
• Build your experience by managing projects, solving engineering challenges and delivering solutions directly to customers.
• Develop your technical ability
• Work alongside an experienced team in an environment that encourages learning, collaboration and continuous development.