Design Engineer

Bamford Contract Services Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join their Sales-based technical team. This role involves supporting customers, suppliers, and internal teams in tooling and fixture design. The ideal candidate should have experience with CAD software, strong communication skills, and a problem-solving attitude. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with training opportunities in a stable, supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Training available

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven ability to read and interpret technical component and tooling drawings.
• Experience using CAD software; PowerShape experience is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify jigs, fixtures, and tooling CAD.
• Provide DFM support for existing products and inquiries.
• Support the Sales team with costing for projects.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers for project delivery.
• Work closely with Production and Quality teams.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

CAD software experience

Strong planning and organization skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Self-motivated and proactive

Ability to work to deadlines

Tools

Autodesk PowerShape

Job description

Overview

Design Engineer – Plastics & Moulding Manufacturing • Rochdale • £40,000.00 – £50,000.00 Per annum • Permanent

Our client, a well-established plastics and moulding manufacturing business, is looking to recruit an experienced Design Engineer to join their Sales-based technical team. This is a key role supporting customers, suppliers, and internal teams across tooling, fixtures, and new product introduction projects.

Design Engineer Role

Reporting to the Head of Sales / Technical & Commercial Manager, the Design Engineer will provide technical support across tooling and fixture design, customer DFM input, and project pricing, while working closely with Sales, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify jigs, fixtures, and tooling CAD, using Autodesk PowerShape (training available if required).
• Provide DFM (Design for Manufacture) support for existing products and new customer enquiries.
• Support the Sales team with tooling, fixture, and piece price costing for both new and existing projects.
• Assist the NPI (New Product Introduction) team with technical activities as required.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure clear technical communication and efficient project delivery.
• Oversee the manufacture of tooling, jigs, and fixtures to ensure they meet internal standards.
• Produce and maintain timing plans, providing weekly project updates to customers.
• Ensure detailed and accurate specifications are available to support process and procedure development.
• Work closely with Production and Quality teams to drive continuous process improvements.
• Coordinate with internal departments including Production, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Sales to support project administration.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven ability to read and interpret technical component and tooling drawings.
• Experience using CAD software; PowerShape experience is advantageous.
• Strong planning, organisation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work on own initiative.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What’s on Offer for a Design Engineer

• Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business.
• Involvement in a wide range of technical and customer-facing projects.
• Supportive team environment with training available where required.
• Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience).