Design Engineer

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions; Redruth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Three days’ paid volunteering leave

Group Inclusion Plan benefits

Job summary

Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, is seeking a Design Engineer in the UK to own engineering solutions across the product lifecycle. You will work on mechanical, electrical, or electro‑mechanical systems, collaborating with multi‑discipline teams to deliver robust, manufacturable designs.

You will support engineering changes, document and report findings, and contribute to continuous improvement across global product portfolios, while aligning with ISO 9001 and

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, or electro‑mechanical systems.
• Exposure to engineering change processes (ECR/ECO).
• Experience with structured problem‑solving methods (RCA, FMEA, PFMEA).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, moulding, assembly, electrical integration).
• Exposure to testing, validation, or compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver defined work packages within technical projects.
• Deliver engineering changes in line with change control and ISO 9001.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and updates.
• Contribute to concept generation and design development.
• Support mechanical, electrical, or electro‑mechanical systems development and integration.
• Support prototype builds and verification/testing activities.
• Interpret test data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Work with production and supply teams to ensure manufacturability.
• Participate in RCA and PFMEA risk assessments.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Adhere to health and safety practices.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Production and Customer Support.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Electro‑mechanical

ECR/ECO processes

Root cause analysis

Machinery directive

Manufacturing knowledge

Testing & validation

Technical reporting

ISO 9001 familiarity

Job description

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: WMFTS WM - UK - Cardew Industrial

Location Type: Hybrid

Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/

Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

Join our Operational Engineering (OE) team as an Engineer, where you will take ownership of delivering engineering solutions that maintain, improve, and enhance the Watson‑Marlow product range across its lifecycle.

This is a hands‑on role where you will work independently on defined engineering problems and work packages, applying your skills across mechanical, electrical, or electro‑mechanical systems. You will collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver practical, high‑quality solutions that support product performance, manufacturability, and compliance.

You will play a key role in supporting engineering change, resolving product and manufacturing challenges, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across our global product portfolio. This role offers exposure to real‑world engineering challenges across design, testing, manufacturing, and problem solving, with clear responsibility and impact.

Key accountabilities include:

• Technical Project Delivery Take ownership of defined work packages within technical projects, delivering solutions that maintain, improve, and enhance Watson‑Marlow products.
• Engineering Change (ECR/ECO) Deliver engineering changes in line with formal change control processes, ensuring appropriate risk assessment and compliance with ISO 9001 frameworks.
• Documentation, Scheduling & Reporting Produce and maintain clear technical documentation, reports, and updates in line with internal systems and quality requirements.
• Concept & Design Development Contribute to concept generation, evaluate engineering solutions, and support the development of designs that are both technically robust and manufacturable.
• Mechanical & Electro‑Mechanical Engineering Support Contribute to the development, integration, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, or electro‑mechanical systems, depending on your background and experience.
• Prototyping & Testing Analyse product requirements, support prototype builds, and define and execute verification and validation testing activities.
• Test Data Analysis Interpret test and performance data, draw conclusions, and communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Manufacturing Engagement Work closely with production and supply teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and aligned to real production constraints.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Participate in structured problem solving (e.g. 8D), identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Risk Management Support product and process risk assessment activities (FMEA / PFMEA), ensuring risks are understood and mitigated.
• Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to enhance product performance, improve quality, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Health & Safety Follow Watson‑Marlow health and safety systems and ensure safe working practices at all times.
• Collaboration Work with cross‑functional teams including Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Customer Support to deliver effective engineering outcomes.

Skills/Experience:

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, or electro‑mechanical systems
• Exposure to engineering change processes (ECR/ECO) and configuration management
• Experience with structured problem‑solving methods (RCA, FMEA, PFMEA)
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, moulding, assembly, or electrical integration
• Exposure to testing, validation, or compliance activities
• Ability to interpret engineering data and produce clear technical reports
• Awareness of relevant quality and regulatory standards (e.g. Machinery Directive, RoHS, REACH)

At Watson‑Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.

We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.

We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include

• Gender-neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
• Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion .

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Company Overview

At Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single‑use applications.

Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.