Design Engineer

Point Professional Recruitment LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Design Engineer to work full-time in St Neots, focusing on designing, developing, and testing hydraulic components. Candidates should have 5-7 years of relevant experience, be proficient in CAD (preferably PTC Creo), and possess strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, good pension options, and medical coverage.

Benefits

25 plus 8 bank holidays

Very good pension

Life Assurance

Sick Pay

Medical

On-site parking

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in product design, development, and testing.
• Proficient in CAD, preferably PTC Creo.
• Experience in hydraulic or mechanical design advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise hydraulic components for manufacturability.
• Plan and manage projects with global teams.
• Provide technical documentation and support commercial teams.

Skills

5-7 years of experience in product design

Proficient in CAD (PTC Creo preferred)

Strong problem-solving skills (SPC, FMEA, DOE)

Hands-on approach to product design

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

Design Engineer

Salary range 44K - 54K depending on experience plus benefits

Working full-time from our clients St Neots facility the Main function of the Design Engineer is to design, develop, and test hydraulic components for transfer applications. This includes optimising designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability while collaborating with cross-functional global teams to support the success of the product line. Great opportunity and autonomy to create concepts.

Key responsibilities for the Design Engineer:

• Design and optimise hydraulic components for improved manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Develop and update global product design standards.
• Plan and manage projects with global teams, including schedules and business case execution.
• Oversee prototyping, validation testing, and forensic analysis.
• Provide technical documentation and support commercial teams.
• Apply engineering and Six Sigma tools (SPC, FMEA, DOE) for problem-solving and process improvements.

Requirements and Preferred Skills for the Design Engineer:

• 5-7 years of experience in product design, development, prototype, and testing innovative solutions that meet performance functional and aesthetic requirements.
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in CAD (PTC Creo preferred).
• Experience in hydraulic or mechanic design would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Strong clean sheet design experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills (SPC, FMEA, DOE).
• Hands-on approach to product design and development.
• Effective teamwork in a global, dynamic environment.

Working hours for the Design Engineer:

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Benefits for the Design Engineer:

25 plus 8 bank holidays

Pension (very good)

Life Assurance

Sick Pay

Medical

On site parking

Development etc

For a full job spec and company details on the Design Engineer please contact Lisa Parsons