Design Engineer

Trades Workforce Solutions; Langley Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Junior/Experienced Design Engineer to support product development in a collaborative environment. The role involves creating design sketches and CAD drawings, conducting tests, and improving existing products. Candidates should have a background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, strong CAD skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to design market-leading products and grow within a respected brand.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Long-term career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience using CAD software.
• Strong sketching and 3D rendering ability.
• Proficiency with Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update control drawings.
• Identify areas for improvement through QC data.
• Conduct benchmark and life testing.

Skills

Experience using CAD software (Pro-E / Creo / SolidWorks / SolidEdge / NX)

Strong sketching and 3D rendering ability

Proficiency with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Hands-on model making and prototyping skills

Understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes

Excellent attention to detail

Creative problem-solving skills

Strong organisational and time management abilities

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background

Job description

Junior / Experienced Design Engineer

Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Salary: £28,000 – £42,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports To: Product Development Manager

Company Overview

Talented People are working exclusively with a long-established and respected UK manufacturer of premium small electrical appliances. With over six decades of innovation and craftsmanship behind them, this business has built a reputation for producing beautifully engineered products that combine style, functionality, and quality.

Following a period of exciting growth and product diversification, they are seeking a Junior Design Engineer to support the development of innovative new products from concept through to production.

Role Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and technically minded engineer with a passion for product design. The successful candidate will assist in developing products from initial sketches through to production‑ready components, ensuring every detail meets the brand’s high‑quality standards.

Working as part of a close‑knit design team, you’ll contribute to product concepts, prototype development, testing, and design refinement. You’ll also play a key role in improving existing products through engineering insight and hands‑on testing.

Key Responsibilities

Existing Products – Drawings

• Maintain and update control drawings as required.
• Produce fully dimensioned component drawings.
• Document product changes and maintain accurate records.

Existing Products – Continuous Improvement

• Identify areas for improvement through QC data review.
• Investigate faults and collaborate with other departments to develop solutions.
• Create and present engineering drawings and improvement concepts.

Products in Development

• Review development issues and support testing processes.
• Check off‑tool samples against 3D data and modify designs where needed.
• Liaise with suppliers’ engineers under guidance from the Project Manager.
• Conduct benchmark and life testing, analysing results and implementing improvements.

New Products

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to understand design briefs.
• Produce design sketches, CAD drawings, and 3D renderings for discussion.
• Liaise with model makers and engineers to develop prototypes.
• Identify and resolve design flaws before tooling and production release.
• Create and execute benchmark and life tests to ensure performance and reliability.

Other Duties

Research materials, components, and new manufacturing technologies.

Review and support tool handling procedures and documentation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience using CAD software such as Pro‑E / Creo / SolidWorks / SolidEdge / NX.
• Strong sketching and 3D rendering ability.
• Proficiency with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Hands‑on model making and prototyping skills.
• Understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What’s on Offer

• Exciting opportunity to design and develop market‑leading consumer products.
• Work closely with experienced engineers and senior management.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged.
• Long‑term career growth within a well‑established and expanding British brand.

📩 Interested?
If you’re an ambitious and creative engineer looking to develop your career in product design, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and portfolio to be considered.