Design Engineer

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm in Portsmouth is seeking a motivated Design Engineer to join its team. In this role, you will work on projects from initial concept to production, developing high-quality, safety-critical products. The ideal candidate has strong skills in CAD modelling (SolidWorks), a good understanding of manufacturing processes, and experience in safety-critical industries such as aerospace or defence. Competitive salary and opportunities for personal development are offered.

Benefits

Salary of GBP40,000-GBP45,000

4.5-day working week with flexible hours

Ongoing training and personal development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong skills in CAD modelling, specifically SolidWorks.
• Good understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in safety-critical industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and create detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Produce technical documentation and reports.
• Support testing activities and collaborate with project teams.

Skills

2D and 3D CAD modelling (SolidWorks)

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Technical writing and presentation skills

Experience in aerospace or defence

Education

HND, Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Design Engineer

An established engineering and manufacturing business based in Portsmouth is looking for aDesign Engineer to join its expanding technical team. With a strong reputation in the aerospace and defence sectors, the company delivers advanced engineering solutions and is committed to developing its employees skills and careers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Design Engineer to work on projects from initial concept through to production, contributing to the development of high-quality, safety-critical products. You ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring designs are robust, cost-effective and compliant with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop design concepts and create detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Produce technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and client reviews.
• Support testing activities, including defining and witnessing qualification tests.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, and management to ensure designs meet requirements.
• Contribute to bids and proposals, ensuring design work is delivered on time and within budget.

What You ll Need:

• Strong skills in 2D and 3D CAD modelling (SolidWorks essential).
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and material properties, including fatigue and load considerations.
• Ability to create and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Confident in producing technical reports and presenting to stakeholders.
• Experience with aerospace, defence, or other safety-critical industries is preferred; knowledge of airworthiness or electrical systems is a bonus.

Qualifications & Experience:

• HND, Degree, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Experience gained in safety-critical sectors such as aerospace, defence, transport, marine, or medical devices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What s on Offer:

• A salary of GBP40,000-GBP45,000, depending on experience.
• 4.5-day working week with flexible hours.
• Ongoing training and personal development support.
• Career progression opportunities within a dynamic engineering environment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV today.