Design Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Cannock; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Cannock is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to take products from concept to production. The role offers £33,000–£40,000 per year and a full-time permanent contract, with a focus on developing new designs and refining existing ones using SolidWorks.

You will collaborate with a supportive team to deliver practical solutions, tackle diverse challenges, and contribute to manufacturing success through hands-on design work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Mechanical Design Engineer or Product Design Engineer in manufacturing environments.
• Creative approach to problem-solving with a hands-on mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and passion for high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing new products, taking ideas from the initial concept through to production.
• Creating 3D models, technical drawings and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Building and testing prototypes, making improvements to ensure products perform well and are ready for manufacture.
• Preparing technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and documentation to support production.
• Working closely with the production team to ensure designs are practical, efficient and cost-effective to manufacture.
• Looking at ways to improve existing products through new materials, manufacturing techniques and design enhancements.
• Supporting design changes and continuous improvement projects as products evolve.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

As Design Engineer in Cannock, you will join an established manufacturer, taking products from initial concept through to full production. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary between £33,000 and £40,000 per annum. Your primary focus will be developing new products and refining existing designs using strong SolidWorks capabilities. You will solve varied engineering challenges across multiple projects, collaborating closely with a supportive team to deliver practical solutions. The role suits a mechanical design professional who enjoys seeing their work realised and making a tangible contribution to the company's output. Apply your expertise in a setting where your designs directly influence manufacturing success.

Mechanical Design Engineer
Cannock
£33,000 - £40,000 per annum
Full Time, Permanent
I am pleased to be working with an established manufacturing business in Cannock to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong SolidWorks skills and experience in mechanical product design who enjoys taking products from an initial idea through to production. You'll be joining a supportive engineering team where you'll have the chance to develop new products, improve existing designs and see your ideas brought to life.
If you enjoy solving engineering challenges, working on a variety of projects and making a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and developing new products, taking ideas from the initial concept right through to production
• Creating 3D models, technical drawings and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Building and testing prototypes, making improvements to ensure products perform well and are ready for manufacture
• Preparing the technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and documentation needed to support production
• Working closely with the production team to make sure designs are practical, efficient and cost-effective to manufacture
• Looking at ways to improve existing products through new materials, manufacturing techniques and design enhancements
• Supporting design changes and continuous improvement projects as products evolve

About You

• Previous experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer or Product Design Engineer role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong SolidWorks skills
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings
• A creative approach to problem-solving with a practical, hands-on mindset
• Someone who enjoys working closely with colleagues across engineering, production and other departments
• Excellent attention to detail and a genuine passion for designing high-quality products