Design Engineer – Fixturing & Workholding Expert

Stirling Warrington Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Stirling Warrington Limited in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join its precision machining team. The role focuses on workholding, fixturing and mechanical design, with close collaboration with customers to translate complex requirements into practical, innovative solutions.

This is an office-based, hands-on engineering position. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle from initial application through concept development to detailed design, manufacture and

Qualifications

• 5 years' engineering experience, ideally within workholding, fixturing or a closely related environment.
• Strong practical knowledge and experience of fixturing and workholding – essential.
• Strong proficiency in Siemens NX and/or SolidWorks.
• A sound understanding of mechanical design and engineering principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to design.
• Good time-management and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, engineers, designers and manufacturers.
• A commercially aware and practical approach to engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients to understand projects and design brief.
• Developing and executing mechanical designs using 3D CAD, primarily Siemens NX and/or SolidWorks.
• Designing bespoke workholding and fixturing solutions for customer applications.
• Using computer simulations and testing techniques to evaluate, refine and optimise designs.
• Documenting design processes, iterations and test results.
• Managing your work effectively against project timescales and available resources.
• Liaising with customers, designers, engineers and manufacturers throughout projects.
• Producing technical reports, design specifications and operational documentation.
• Keeping up to date with developments in engineering technology, design practices and industry best practice.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing positively to the wider engineering team.

Skills

5 years' engineering experience

fixturing and workholding

communication with customers

time-management

attention to detail

problem solving

mechanical design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

Stirling Warrington Limited in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join its precision machining team. The role focuses on workholding, fixturing and mechanical design, with close collaboration with customers to translate complex requirements into practical, innovative solutions.

This is an office-based, hands-on engineering position. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle from initial application through concept development to detailed design, manufacture and