Senior Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer product design is seeking a Design Engineer for a permanent position in Bath, with flexible hybrid working options. The role involves the full lifecycle of design projects, requiring experience in CAD software and strong engineering principles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Product Design/Mechanical Engineering.
• Excellent proficiency with CAD software, ideally Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Experience on full lifecycle design projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas from concept to production.
• Use CAD for concept design and create technical drawings.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers and conduct market research.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Product Design

Degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

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Salary- £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Type- Permanent

Location- Bath (hybrid working is available)

My client designs and manufactures Consumer Products. They are looking for a Design Engineer to join their team in Bath on a permanent basis.

The Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• 2 years or more of experience in a similar Product Design / Mechanical Engineering position
• Excellent proficiency with 3D CAD software – ideally Inventor or SolidWorks
• Experience working on full lifecycle design projects
• Ideally be Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design or similar
• Knowledge of a sheet metal, injection moulded plastics, welding, fabrication, castings etc.
• Good understanding of product development, FEA, prototyping and R&D
• Be technically minded with a head for problem solving
• Proven ability to drive Engineering development
• Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge
• Be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written

The Design Engineer role will involve:

• Developing ideas from concept through to production
• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Speaking to End Users and doing market research
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.