Design Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Design Engineer for a precision engineering and manufacturing environment. The role focuses on designing tools, dies, jigs and fixtures to meet customer requirements and high-quality standards.

You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop practical, accurate designs, test prototypes, and identify improvements to boost manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in tool design or a similar engineering design role.
• Proficiency using CAD software.
• Tooling design experience would be highly beneficial.
• Strong understanding of machining processes and engineering materials.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills with engineering and production teams.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Design tools, dies, jigs and fixtures using CAD software.
• Produce detailed and accurate design drawings and documentation.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Work with engineers and machinists to ensure designs are practical and suitable for manufacture.
• Develop and test prototypes to validate design concepts.
• Identify and implement design improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Troubleshoot design issues and provide effective solutions.
• Consider machining processes, materials and manufacturing requirements when developing designs.
• Liaise with production and engineering teams throughout the design and manufacturing process.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across design and manufacturing processes.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Tool design

Manufacturing processes

Engineering materials

Technical drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Design for manufacture

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join a precision engineering and manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing tools, dies, jigs and fixtures to support manufacturing processes, ensuring designs meet customer requirements and high-quality standards.

You will work closely with engineering and production teams to develop practical, accurate designs and identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design tools, dies, jigs and fixtures using CAD software.
• Produce detailed and accurate design drawings and documentation.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Work closely with engineers and machinists to ensure designs are practical and suitable for manufacture.
• Develop and test prototypes where required to validate design concepts.
• Identify and implement design improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Troubleshoot design issues and provide effective solutions.
• Consider machining processes, materials and manufacturing requirements when developing designs.
• Liaise with production and engineering teams throughout the design and manufacturing process.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across design and manufacturing processes.

Skills & Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience in tool design or a similar engineering design role.

Proficiency using CAD software

Tooling design would be highly beneficial.

Strong understanding of machining processes and engineering materials.

Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to identify and resolve design and manufacturing issues.

Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively with engineering and production teams.

Practical understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture.

Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team.

Package

Company pension.

On-site parking.

Opportunity to work on varied, high-precision engineering projects.

Supportive engineering and manufacturing environment.

Opportunities for career development and progression.