Design Engineer

Design Engineer - Mechanical Systems (Somerset, UK)
Type: Full-time, Contract
Work setup: On-site

We're looking for a hands-on design engineer to join a well-established UK manufacturer that specialises in high-quality, safety-critical mechanical systems used across education, research, and industrial environments.

You'll play a key role in shaping the company's product development programme - designing new components, improving existing products and ensuring designs are optimised for manufacturability and long-term reliability.

What you'll be doing

• Producing accurate 3D models and 2D technical drawings for standard and bespoke components.
• Driving design change requests and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including parts lists, manuals and approval drawings.
• Working closely with production, quality, and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from concept to manufacture.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance product performance, reduce warranty issues and implement innovative design solutions.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience as a design engineer within a manufacturing or fabrication environment (sheet metal or plastics preferred).
• Strong 3D CAD skills using Autodesk Inventor or similar (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, etc.).
• Good understanding of DFM, root cause analysis, and product validation processes.
• HND or degree in mechanical or product design engineering (or similar).
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Experience working within an ISO9001-certified environment.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Vault or Revit .
• Familiarity with LEV systems or lab-based mechanical products .

Why join: You'll be part of a small, supportive engineering team within a long-established UK business that encourages innovation and ownership. Every project you work on directly contributes to improving safety and performance for end users across multiple industries.

Interested?
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