Design Engineer - Fluid Power & Prototyping Expert

Rubix UKII; Warrington; On-site; NZD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Weston, a Rubix Company, is seeking a Design Engineer to design and develop innovative products and systems. You will create detailed CAD drawings, prototypes, and specifications, working across sales, production, quality and product management to ensure feasible, cost-optimised designs that meet customer requirements.

You will conduct design reviews, follow manufacturing guidelines, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND engineering qualification required at minimum.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in fluid dynamics and mechanical engineering essential.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/CATIA) required.
• Experience with prototyping, testing and materials selection.
• Familiarity with moulding processes.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, mechanics and polymers.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs and technical specifications using CAD software.
• Conduct design reviews ensuring requirements, standards, and manufacturability.
• Make-to-print drawings capture design intent for manufacture and inspection.
• Build and test prototypes; analyse results and modify designs.
• Prepare design reports and updates for management and stakeholders.
• Manage design projects from concept through manufacturing.
• Collaborate with procurement and production to realise designs.
• Identify opportunities for design improvements and cost reductions.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

CAD proficiency

Prototyping

Testing

Materials selection

Engineering fundamentals

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HNC/HND engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Job description

Pioneer Weston, a Rubix Company, is seeking a Design Engineer to design and develop innovative products and systems. You will create detailed CAD drawings, prototypes, and specifications, working across sales, production, quality and product management to ensure feasible, cost-optimised designs that meet customer requirements.

You will conduct design reviews, follow manufacturing guidelines, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with standards and safety regulations.