Design Technical Engineer - Donington

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Job summary

Join a leading company as a Design Technical Engineer, where you'll combine your CAD expertise with innovative design processes to shape iconic architectural projects. This role offers a chance to significantly impact sustainability in manufacturing, all within a collaborative and dynamic team. Enjoy a hybrid working model and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Mental health and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Expertise in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Confident in data analysis and process improvement.
• Highly organized and proactive with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage CAD models and technical documentation.
• Improve CNC processes through data analysis.
• Liaise with teams to ensure technical clarity.

Skills

Expertise in 2D/3D CAD

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Product/Building Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

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18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Design Technical Engineer | £35, – £40, DOE | Full-Time | Donington, Lincolnshire (PE11 4TA)

Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 | Hybrid Working Available Post-Probation | Part-Time Considered (24hrs/week, pro-rata salary)

Design Technical Engineer Wanted: This Is Where Engineering Meets Purpose

Calling all CAD-savvy, process-obsessed, detail-driven engineers—this is your chance to step into a Design Technical Engineer role where your work won’t just exist on screen. It’ll shape some of the UK’s most iconic architectural projects and leave a legacy in sustainable manufacturing.

This isn’t a place for clock-watchers. This is where engineering matters.

About the Company

With over years of engineering excellence, this business is known for turning timber into technically superior, design-driven solutions for the built environment. Their products appear in landmark buildings and are trusted by architects, contractors, and clients who demand the highest standards.

But this company doesn’t rest on heritage—it invests in the future. With advanced CNC capabilities, lean manufacturing principles, and a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, the engineering team is central to every success. Now, they’re looking for a Design Technical Engineer who’s ready to raise the bar even higher.

About the Design Technical Engineer Role

Forget the same-old drafting role—this is the Design Technical Engineer job that combines CAD, CNC optimisation, prototyping, and continuous improvement into one dynamic position.

You'll work closely with production, design, and commercial teams to streamline how custom, high-performance products are created. Whether you’re engineering smarter tooling, refining simulations, or resolving live production challenges, you’ll be the bridge between digital design and physical excellence.

It’s high impact. It’s high visibility. And it’s a career-defining opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Create, update, and manage accurate CAD models, 2D/3D drawings, and supporting documentation

Improve CNC machining and tooling processes through data analysis and practical experimentation

Work on the development, testing, and validation of new product ideas

Identify and deliver workflow efficiencies in design-to-manufacture systems

Liaise with internal teams to ensure technical clarity on bespoke or client-specific projects

Maintain compliance with regulatory and audit-ready documentation standards

Support continuous improvement projects and lean manufacturing initiatives

Deliver technical input for training, onboarding, and product adaptation

What We’re Looking for

Expertise in 2D/3D CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent)

Confident analysing data and identifying production or design bottlenecks

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and document management

Detail-focused and able to interpret complex engineering specs

Highly organised, proactive and technically curious

Strong communication skills and collaborative working style

Bonus Experience (Not Essential):

Degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Product/Building Engineering

CNC programming or machining knowledge

Experience in lean/continuous improvement environments

Familiarity with architectural or structural product development

What’s In It for You

Full-time role with part-time flexibility (24 hours per week, pro-rata salary)

Hybrid work model after qualifying period

Mental health and wellbeing support via MetLife (including online GP access)

Onsite Certified Mental Health First Aiders

Access to a national employee discount scheme

Career development and leadership training opportunities

Be part of a business with a strong reputation, stable future, and long-term investment in people

Why Join as a Design Technical Engineer?

This isn’t just about drawing. It’s about delivering engineering that shapes the real world. As a Design Technical Engineer, you’ll be trusted to innovate, encouraged to solve problems, and given the space to grow.

You’ll join a team that blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology—where your designs go from screen to shop floor to skyline. If you want your engineering skills to make a difference, this is the role.

Apply Now – This Design Technical Engineer Role Won’t Wait

Ready to move beyond the ordinary? Hit apply and take your place in a business that’s redefining modern manufacturing—one design at a time.