Design Engineer - SolidWorks

Certus Recruitment Group; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Certus Recruitment is partnering with a UK manufacturer of commercial furniture and acoustic products to recruit a hands-on Design Engineer based in Haverhill. The role combines SolidWorks design with CNC technology and practical engineering from concept through to manufacture.

You will develop new and existing products, work closely with production and contribute to advanced 5-axis CNC capabilities, driving continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong SolidWorks skills and experience producing production-ready CAD designs.
• Good understanding of CNC machining and manufacturing processes.
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving and design for manufacture.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with CAM/nesting software or 3-axis/5-axis CNC routers would be advantageous.
• Background in furniture, joinery, woodworking or panel processing would be beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop furniture, office pods, screens and associated components.
• Produce 3D CAD models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Prepare CNC programs, nesting data and production information.
• Apply Design for Manufacture principles to improve quality, efficiency and cost.
• Work with production to solve technical challenges and improve manufacturing processes.
• Support new product development, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

CNC machining understanding

Driving licence (UK)

3-axis/5-axis CNC routers

CAM/nesting software

SolidWorks usage

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM/nesting software

3-axis/5-axis CNC routers

Job description

Design Engineer

Haverhill, Suffolk | Full-time, Permanent | Fully Site-Based

£38,000–£42,000 + Benefits

Certus Recruitment is partnering with an established UK manufacturer of commercial furniture and acoustic products to recruit a hands-on Design Engineer.

This is an opportunity to combine SolidWorks design, CNC technology and practical engineering, taking products from concept through to manufacture. You'll help develop new and existing products, work closely with production and contribute to the introduction of advanced 5-axis CNC capabilities.

The Role

• Design and develop furniture, office pods, screens and associated components.
• Produce 3D CAD models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Prepare CNC programs, nesting data and production information.
• Apply Design for Manufacture principles to improve quality, efficiency and cost.
• Work with production to solve technical challenges and improve manufacturing processes.
• Support new product development, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Strong SolidWorks skills and experience producing production-ready CAD designs.
• Good understanding of CNC machining and manufacturing processes.
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving and design for manufacture.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with CAM/nesting software or 3-axis/5-axis CNC routers would be advantageous.
• Background in furniture, joinery, woodworking or panel processing would be beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.

The Opportunity

• £38,000–£42,000 salary, depending on experience.
• 21 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service to 25 days.
• Monday–Thursday, 8:30am–5:30pm; Friday finish at 5:00pm.
• Hands-on involvement in product development and modern CNC technology.
• Scope to influence manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.