Design Engineer in Bridgend

Yolk Recruitment; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking a Design Engineer to enhance their engineering team. This role encompasses leading new product development from concept to launch, working collaboratively across functions to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Ideal candidates should have proven design engineering experience in manufacturing and proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD software, offering a great opportunity for professional growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a design engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in 3D and 2D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new products, including 3D and 2D modelling, tolerance analysis, prototyping, and validation.
• Drive product improvements and value engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements.
• Carry out detailed design validation through calculations and FEA.
• Produce and maintain complete technical documentation.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and certification bodies.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

2D CAD software proficiency

Job description

Design Engineer

45,000

Yolk Recruitment is supporting the search for a Design Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business as part of their growing engineering team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead new product development projects from concept through to launch, while also supporting improvements to existing products.

You'll be part of a collaborative and skilled team, working across design, quality, and production functions to deliver high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions. The business offers a strong platform for professional growth, with a clear focus on continuous improvement, technical innovation, and long-term career development. If you enjoy taking ownership of design challenges and seeing them through to production, this role will offer plenty of variety and impact.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of new products, including 3D and 2D modelling, tolerance analysis, prototyping, and validation.
• Drive product improvements and value engineering initiatives, ensuring functional performance and cost targets are achieved.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements.
• Carry out detailed design validation through calculations, FEA, tolerance stack-ups, and structured reviews. Maintain and update Design FMEA documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce and maintain complete technical documentation, including BOMs, specifications, and engineering reports. Ensure alignment with internal systems and quality standards.
• Coordinate with external suppliers, toolmakers, and certification bodies to support design for manufacture, prototype production, and product approvals.

This is what you need:

• Proven experience in a design engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in 3D and 2D CAD software.