Design Engineer

Bamford Contract Services Ltd; Middleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing services company in Middleton seeks a Design Engineer to support tooling and fixture design, and provide technical assistance across various teams. The ideal candidate will possess CAD experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This position offers a competitive salary in a supportive and stable environment with training opportunities.

Benefits

Stable and growing business

Wide range of technical and customer‑facing projects

Training available

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven ability to read and interpret technical component and tooling drawings.
• Experience using CAD software; PowerShape experience is advantageous.
• Strong planning, organisation, and time‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify jigs, fixtures, and tooling CAD using Autodesk PowerShape.
• Provide DFM support for existing products and new customer enquiries.
• Support the Sales team with tooling, fixture, and piece price costing.

Skills

Technical drawing interpretation

CAD software experience

Planning and organization

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Proactivity

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Autodesk PowerShape

Job description

Design Engineer
Plastics & Moulding Manufacturing
Rochdale
£40,000.00 - £50,000.00 Per annum
Permanent

The Design Engineer Role

Reporting to the Head of Sales / Technical & Commercial Manager, the Design Engineer will provide technical support across tooling and fixture design, customer DFM input, and project pricing, while working closely with Sales, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify jigs, fixtures, and tooling CAD, using Autodesk PowerShape (training available if required).
• Provide DFM (Design for Manufacture) support for existing products and new customer enquiries.
• Support the Sales team with tooling, fixture, and piece price costing for both new and existing projects.
• Assist the NPI (New Product Introduction) team with technical activities as required.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure clear technical communication and efficient project delivery.
• Oversee the manufacture of tooling, jigs, and fixtures to ensure they meet internal standards.
• Produce and maintain timing plans, providing weekly project updates to customers.
• Ensure detailed and accurate specifications are available to support process and procedure development.
• Work closely with Production and Quality teams to drive continuous process improvements.
• Coordinate with internal departments including Production, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Sales to support project administration.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven ability to read and interpret technical component and tooling drawings.
• Experience using CAD software; PowerShape experience is advantageous.
• Strong planning, organisation, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work on own initiative.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer for a Design Engineer

• Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business.
• Involvement in a wide range of technical and customer‑facing projects.
• Supportive team environment with training available where required.
• Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience).