Design Engineer - Door Hardware

Mitchell Maguire; Cannock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cannock is seeking a Design Engineer to develop innovative door and window hardware. The ideal candidate has experience in design and product development within a manufacturing setting, as well as proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000, along with benefits such as pension and life assurance.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance (4x salary)

26 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Must have Design / Product Development / R&D experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ideally will have experience dealing with architectural ironmongery products.
• Must have AutoCAD / SolidWorks experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new locking systems and hardware from concept to production.
• Utilise 2D/3D CAD tools to create models and prototypes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across R&D and manufacturing.

Skills

Design / Product Development / R&D experience

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Excellent communication skills

Ability to read technical drawings

IT literate (Microsoft Office)

High levels of organisation

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Tools

2D/3D CAD tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Design Engineer - Door Hardware

Job Reference: (phone number removed)

Industry Sector: Design Engineer, Product Development Engineer, R&D, Hardware, Architectural Ironmongery, Handrails, Balustrades, Accessibility Products, Door Closers, Hinges, Automatic Doors, Access Control, Door Hardware, Ironmongery, Locks, Latches, Door Furniture, Washrooms, Door hardware, Doorsets

Location: Cannock

Remuneration: £35,000 - £45,000

Benefits: Pension, life assurance (4x salary), 26 days annual leave

Role

• Design Engineer position dealing with a high end manufactured range of door and window hardware such as: locks, hinges, handles, knockers, letter plates, lock cylinders
• Design and develop new locking systems and hardware, from concept to production
• Utilise 2D/3D CAD tools to create models, drawings, and prototypes
• Collaborate with colleagues across R&D, manufacturing, and sales to ensure products meet customer needs and can be produced efficiently
• Conduct research on materials, technologies, and industry trends to inform designs
• Test prototypes, analyse results, and refine designs for performance, safety, and cost
• Prepare technical documents and contribute to product pages
• Contribute to ideas for improving current product ranges

Ideal applicant will be a Design Engineer - Door Hardware with

• Must have Design / Product Development / R&D experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Ideally will have experience dealing with architectural ironmongery, door hardware, fenestration or associated ironmongery products
• Must have AutoCAD / SolidWorks experience
• The ability to work under pressure and to timescales when required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• IT literate (Microsoft Office)
• High levels of organisation, attention to detail and numerical skills