Design Engineer

Prince Personnel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Design Engineer for a permanent position in Telford, with a salary of up to £32,000. In this role, you will assist in creating CAD models, support concept development, and use AI tools in design workflows. Ideal candidates have strong 3D design skills, preferably in SolidWorks, and are eager to learn. This position offers exposure to the full product development lifecycle in a company known for innovation across dynamic sectors.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a design-related role or a recent graduate.
• Strong 3D design skills; SolidWorks preferred.
• Comfortable providing on-site technical support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating CAD models and prototypes.
• Support the team through concept development.
• Represent the business at customer sites.

Skills

Strong 3D design skills

Customer-facing experience

Experience using AI tools

Eager to learn

Education

Apprenticeship or degree in engineering discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Design Engineer

Telford | Permanent | Up to £32,000 per annum (DOE) | Monday – Friday (Early finish on Fridays)

We are delighted to be supporting a leading Telford-based manufacturer in recruiting an additional Design Engineer to join their highly skilled Design Engineering Team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking business that champions innovation across both its products and internal processes. The company is eager to integrate AI into its design workflows, and you will play a key role in shaping this transformation.

Working alongside experienced design engineers, you’ll gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle from concept through to production, while contributing meaningfully to live projects. This is a chance to join an industry leader with an outstanding reputation for quality and cutting‑edge solutions across dynamic sectors. You’ll start by managing smaller tasks and steadily progress as your skills and confidence grow.

As a CAD Design Technician, you will:

• Assist in creating CAD models and prototypes under the guidance of senior design engineers
• Support the team through concept development and R&D stages
• Participate in design reviews and contribute ideas
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, materials, and methods
• Help build a design library leveraging AI tools
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams
• Represent the business at customer sites, internal meetings and industry events such as trade shows and exhibitions

We are looking for someone who:

• Has some base level experience in a design related role (Design Engineer, Design Technician, Trainee Designer) or is a recent graduate
• Possesses strong 3D design skills – SolidWorks preferred, but other 3D packages considered
• Is ambitious, eager to learn, and focused on career development
• Is comfortable being customer‑facing and providing on‑site technical support
• Has experience using AI tools in design processes
• Holds an apprenticeship or degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical or product design advantageous)

The application process

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier‑free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we are able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you’re not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us

Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and operations recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

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