Design & Development Engineer

Job Title: Design & Development Engineer
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

We are supporting a growing engineering and manufacturing business in High Wycombe who are looking to recruit aDesign & Development Engineer with strong SolidWorks experience. This role will suit someone who enjoys both hands on development and technical design, contributing to the full lifecycle of new and existing products.

• Creating high-quality 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Supporting the full product development cycle from concept through to production.
• Improving and updating existing product designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Working with cross functional teams including production, quality, and suppliers.
• Supporting prototype builds, testing, validation, and reporting.
• Assisting in solving technical challenges and contributing innovative ideas to product improvements.
• Producing technical documentation, BOMs, and assembly instructions.

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modelling, 2D detailing, assemblies).
• Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in a design and development role within manufacturing or engineering.
• Good understanding of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative engineering team.
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.