Design Engineer - Pharmaceutical in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of clean air systems in Manchester is seeking a Design Engineer to lead the design and development of clean air and containment products. Candidates should have experience with CAD software and designing for laboratory or healthcare environments. The role offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 per annum and flexible working arrangements, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Salary of between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Supportive engineering team

Flexible working arrangements

Career development and training support

Qualifications

• Experience designing technical equipment for laboratory, healthcare, or cleanroom environments.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and cleanroom classifications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of clean air and containment products.
• Translate client requirements into detailed engineering solutions.
• Produce CAD drawings, 3D models, and technical documentation.
• Conduct design reviews and risk assessments.

Skills

Designing technical equipment

CAD software proficiency

Understanding airflow principles

Strong documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

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Overview

A leading manufacturer of clean air and containment systems is seeking a Design Engineer to join its engineering team. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in designing technical equipment and systems for controlled environments, particularly within laboratory, healthcare, or industrial settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of clean air and containment products including safety cabinets, isolators, and airflow systems
• Translate client requirements and internal specifications into detailed engineering solutions
• Produce CAD drawings, 3D models, and technical documentation for manufacturing and testing
• Conduct design reviews and risk assessments to ensure product performance and reliability
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including R&D, production, and quality assurance
• Support product validation and testing activities
• Stay current with relevant standards, materials, and design practices for controlled environments

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience designing technical equipment for laboratory, healthcare, or cleanroom environments
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Understanding of airflow principles, filtration systems, and contamination control
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Familiarity with ISO standards and cleanroom classifications is desirable

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on advanced technologies
• Salary of between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
• Supportive engineering team with a focus on innovation
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career development and training support

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