Design Support Engineer

Rubicon Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturer in medical equipment is seeking a Design Support Engineer in Poole. You will enhance product designs, support team collaboration, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates have a degree in Design Engineering, over 5 years in the design field, and CAD skills (Inventor, SolidWorks). This position offers competitive benefits including private medical insurance, generous holiday, and opportunities for travel.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Life Assurance (4x base salary)

25 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Birthday and Christmas voucher rewards

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Autonomy and variety in your day-to-day work

Opportunities to travel and support supplier approvals

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Design Engineering role.
• Understanding of QA procedures, DfM, and GD&T to BS8888.

Responsibilities

• Creating and improving product designs and documentation.
• Supporting production, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Leading product and prototype testing, validation, and verification.
• Managing engineering change notes and updating CAD drawings.
• Supporting cost-down initiatives and supplier approvals.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication

Time management

Fault-finding skills

Education

HND/Degree in Design Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Design Support Engineer Poole Competitive DOE

Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for improving products and processes? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? This is your opportunity to join a respected manufacturer of medical equipment, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept to production.

This Design Support Engineer role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology, ensuring compliance with rigorous regulatory standards while driving innovation and efficiency. You'll be part of a collaborative engineering team, playing a key role in shaping the future of essential medical devices.

As Design Support Engineer, you will benefit from:

• Free on-site parking
• Life Assurance (4x base salary)
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Birthday and Christmas voucher rewards
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Autonomy and variety in your day-to-day work
• Opportunities to travel and support supplier approvals

As Design Support Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and improving product designs and documentation
• Supporting production, purchasing, and quality teams
• Leading product and prototype testing, validation, and verification
• Managing engineering change notes and updating CAD drawings
• Supporting cost-down initiatives and supplier approvals

As Design Support Engineer, your experience will include:

• HND/Degree in Design Engineering (minimum)
• 5+ years in a Design Engineering role
• Proficiency in CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.) and BoM management
• Understanding of QA procedures, DfM, and GD&T to BS8888
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills
• Excellent communication and time management

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Charlie at Rubicon for more information.