Design Engineer

THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED is seeking a Design Engineer in Buckinghamshire to join a high-performance engineering team. The role focuses on turning customer concepts into production-ready designs and managing projects from concept to delivery within a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in design engineering, strong CAD skills (CATIA V5, NX, SolidWorks or Creo), and a meticulous approach to drawings and documentation.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Motorsport Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a design engineering role.
• Experience using CAD packages such as CATIA V5, Siemens NX, SolidWorks or Creo.
• Strong engineering drawing interpretation skills.
• The ability to interpret technical documents and extract relevant engineering data.
• A methodical approach to problem-solving, with strong analytical and non-verbal reasoning skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• The confidence to manage your own workload while working effectively as part of a wider engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Developing customer concepts into detailed, production-ready designs.
• Supporting larger engineering projects while independently managing smaller projects from concept through to delivery.
• Producing, interpreting and modifying engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Using CAD software to develop accurate and practical design solutions.
• Extracting and interpreting technical information to ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Working closely with design colleagues and manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensuring designs are accurate, manufacturable and delivered to the required standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of new engineering solutions.

Skills

Engineering drawing interpretation

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

CAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Design Engineer - High Performance Engineering

Location: Buckinghamshire

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

The Opportunity

We're working with a leading high-performance engineering business in Milton Keynes that is looking to strengthen its design team with an experienced and motivated Design Engineer.

Looking for someone with 2 to 5 years design experience who is keen to grow and develop their engineering knowledge.

This is an opportunity to work on a variety of technically challenging projects, turning customer concepts and requirements into practical, high-quality manufacturing solutions. With design and manufacturing under one roof, you'll have the opportunity to follow projects from initial concept through to production and final customer delivery.

You'll work alongside an experienced engineering team, take ownership of your own projects and continue developing your technical skills in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

The Role

As a Design Engineer, you'll play an important role in developing engineering solutions that meet customer specifications, manufacturing requirements and quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing customer concepts into detailed, production-ready designs.
• Supporting larger engineering projects while independently managing smaller projects from concept through to delivery.
• Producing, interpreting and modifying engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Using CAD software to develop accurate and practical design solutions.
• Extracting and interpreting technical information to ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Working closely with design colleagues and manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensuring designs are accurate, manufacturable and delivered to the required standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of new engineering solutions.

About You

We're looking for someone with a solid foundation in design engineering who is keen to take the next step in their career within a high-performance environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Motorsport Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a design engineering role.
• Experience using CAD packages such as CATIA V5, Siemens NX, SolidWorks or Creo.
• Strong engineering drawing interpretation skills.
• The ability to interpret technical documents and extract relevant engineering data.
• A methodical approach to problem-solving, with strong analytical and non-verbal reasoning skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• The confidence to manage your own workload while working effectively as part of a wider engineering team.

Why Join?

• Work on high-performance projects
• See your designs come to life
• Take ownership of your work
• Develop your technical ability