Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Job Purpose

The Design Engineer will play a key role in translating customer requirements into engineered product solutions across a range of fabrication and engineering products. Working closely with customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders, they will lead the design function to ensure solutions are technically robust, commercially competitive, and suitable for manufacture.

The role will drive design excellence, product optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping the business respond to changing market conditions, improve profitability, and deliver value-added solutions to customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys leading teams, solving complex technical challenges, and working within a manufacturing environment where design decisions directly influence product performance, cost, quality, and delivery.

Working hours : 8.30am -5pm Monday to Thursday - Friday 8.30 -15.00

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the design team, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support.

Work directly with sales teams and customers to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Engage with customers to understand project requirements, technical specifications, and commercial expectations.

Oversee the design and development of fabricated steel structures, engineering products, and customer-specific solutions.

Ensure the timely production of accurate engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical documentation.

Utilise 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, and AutoCAD to support design and development activities.

Review and approve structural calculations and engineering analyses to support product integrity and compliance.

Support finite element analysis (FEA) activities where required.

Drive product and design optimisation initiatives to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance competitiveness.

Work closely with production, procurement, quality, and customer service teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.

Provide technical support during customer meetings, project reviews, quotations, tenders, and business development opportunities.

Identify opportunities for standardisation, continuous improvement, and product innovation.

Establish and maintain design standards, procedures, and best practices.

Ensure all design activities comply with relevant indu...