Design Engineer

Mobile Technical Staff; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Design Engineer

A leading British manufacturing and technology company is seeking a talented and driven Design Engineer to join their expanding team. Operating at the forefront of Smart City Infrastructure, E-Mobility, Clean-Tech, Zero Carbon Mobility, and Public Transportation, this organisation delivers award-winning hardware and digital signage solutions that are used in over 150,000 locations across the UK and globally.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the end-to-end development of mobility infrastructure and digital signage products that impact millions of people daily. As part of a small and collaborative team, you ll be working alongside experienced and skilled professionals, contributing to high-profile projects and innovative designs.

In this role, you'll be responsible for creating detailed 2D and 3D technical manufacturing data, solving complex engineering problems, and supporting continuous improvement in product design and quality. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in mechanical design engineering and be confident producing manufacturing-ready documentation and drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design solutions and technical drawings, including manufacturing, assembly, and installation documentation.

• Create accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) in collaboration with the electronics/electrical team.

• Follow design control procedures and maintain documentation within the PDM system.

• Tackle engineering challenges proactively, considering client requirements, production feasibility, cost, and timelines.

• Report progress regularly and highlight risks to time, budget, or quality.

• Collaborate across departments to ensure designs are practical for manufacturing, transportation, installation, and maintenance.

• Work closely with production to ensure a smooth transition from design to manufacturing.

• Support continuous improvement in design and quality systems.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong design engineering and CAD capabilities, especially with mechanical structures.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer literacy.

• Excellent project management and organisational skills.

• High attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.

• A positive, enthusiastic, and resilient attitude.

• Commitment to health, safety, and equality policies.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in architectural metalwork and fabrication design.

• Experience in a similar engineering design role.

• Proficiency with AutoDesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Advance Steel, or SolidWorks.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.

• CSCS Card.

• CDM training.

What You ll Receive

• Competitive salary: £35,000 to £45,000 per annum.

• Full-time working hours: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day.

• Company pension scheme.

• Access to employee discount and cashback offers.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Green car scheme.