Design Engineer Solidworks

Finnsteve; South Weald; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic design and manufacturing studio in Brentwood is seeking a Design Engineer to bring ideas to life through detailed CAD modeling. You will collaborate on exciting projects across retail sectors, requiring 3+ years of design engineering experience and proficiency in SolidWorks and Adobe Suite. This is a permanent office-based role where creativity and technical skills meet.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in design engineering, preferable in Industrial or Product design.
• Understanding of woodwork, metalwork, and plastics.
• Hands-on understanding of retail build processes.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D models & 2D drawings in SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with creative teams across various projects.
• Validate and analyze designs for production readiness.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD software

Adobe Suite

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Design Engineer

Up To £45,000 Depending On Experience

Brentwood - Based in office

Permanent

Join a Creative Design & Build Retail Studio as a Design Engineer! Are you a SolidWorks pro with a passion for turning bold retail concepts into reality? We’re recruiting for a dynamic design and manufacturing studio specializing in eye‑catching Retail Displays, Pop‑ups, and POS stands and we want YOU to join our team as a Junior to Senior Design Engineer.

What You’ll Do

• Bring ideas to life by creating detailed 3D models & 2D drawings in SolidWorks
• Collaborate with creative teams across tech, fashion, and food retail projects
• Tackle exciting challenges for clients across the Americas and Europe
• Validate and analyze designs to ensure they’re ready for production
• Support manufacturing with clear, precise technical documentation and problem‑solving

What You Bring

• 3+ years experience in design engineering (Industrial or Product design background preferred)
• Experienced with SolidWorks CAD software and Adobe Suite
• Understanding of woodwork, metalwork, and plastics is essential
• Need to have experience with setting up artworks, or at least knowledge of art working
• Be a reactive person to achieve tight lead‑times in an ever‑changing retail environment
• Hands‑on understanding of retail build processes and technical assembly
• A sharp eye for detail, problem‑solving chops, and team spirit
• A car for easy commute to the studio

Every day will be a new adventure as this industry is fast‑paced and involves a lot of different processes and materials! You’ll work on diverse projects, collaborate globally, and see your designs come to life from concept to store floor.

Ready to design the future of retail? Apply now and build something extraordinary.

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. Success Talent embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we welcome applications from candidates who may have disabilities. We regret that due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.