Design Engineer

Prince Personnel Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Design Engineer to join a Telford-based manufacturer. The role offers the chance to engage in the full product development lifecycle while working alongside experienced engineers. Candidates should have strong 3D design skills, preferably in SolidWorks, and some experience in design or be recent graduates. This innovative company is eager to integrate AI into their design processes, making it a unique opportunity for career development.

Qualifications

• Base level experience in a design related role or recent graduate.
• Ambitious, eager to learn, and focused on career development.
• Comfortable providing on-site technical support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating CAD models and prototypes under guidance.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute ideas.
• Help build a design library leveraging AI tools.

Skills

3D design skills - SolidWorks preferred

Customer-facing experience

Experience using AI tools in design processes

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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)

Application Process

We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process. 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're 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. If you're not successful on this occasion, continue to respond to future roles we advertise. 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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