Design Engineer – Day Shift

Certain Advantage; Winsford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Design Engineer in Winsford to convert customer specifications into practical solutions. The role involves using SolidWorks for designing, resolving production issues, and enhancing product designs. Candidates should have proven mechanical design experience and relevant qualifications. This position offers up to £45,000 plus benefits, within a supportive environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complete mechanical design solutions.
• Expertise in 3D modelling using SolidWorks.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and configure new contracts from agreed requirements to final drawings.
• Adapt previous designs to speed up new projects.
• Support manufacturing by resolving design issues.
• Contribute to new product development and standard design enhancements.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering experience

SolidWorks expertise

Mechanical or Production Engineering qualification

Broad mechanical design background

PC and office software competency

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Design Engineer
Winsford
Up to £45,000 + benefits
39 hours + any overtime

Overview

Certain Advantage is partnering with an engineering manufacturer to recruit an experienced Design Engineer. You will turn agreed customer specifications into practical engineering solutions, taking projects from initial brief through detailed design and release of drawings, while supporting production to deliver a smooth, on-time build.

Key Responsibilities

• Use the existing design library to create and configure new contracts, from agreed requirements through all design stages to final drawings.
• Reuse and adapt previous contract designs where suitable to speed up new projects and maintain consistency across the range.
• Support manufacturing once projects enter production, helping resolve design issues and keep builds on track.
• Contribute to new product development and continuous improvement as part of cross‑functional teams, updating and enhancing standard designs.

Qualifications

• Strong, proven mechanical design engineering experience delivering complete solutions.
• SolidWorks expertise, including 3D modelling and production‑ready drawings.
• Mechanical or Production Engineering qualification to at least HNC (or equivalent), or comparable experience.
• Broad mechanical design and draughting background in a manufacturing setting, confident with SolidWorks.
• Competent user of standard PC and office software.

Interview Topics

• Your understanding of manufacturing and how designs are built.
• Your experience with lean manufacturing and value engineering, with interest in applying these to improve designs.

Call to Action

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