Design Engineer £45,000 - £50,000 | Monday-Friday | Early Finish Every Friday Poole We're working with a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer to recruit a Design Engineer who enjoys taking ideas from concept through to production. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking business where you'll work on a varied range of innovative engineering projects. You'll have the chance to influence product design, collaborate with experienced technical teams and see your work make a real impact from initial concept through to manufacture. If you're looking for a role where no two projects are the same and you can continue developing your technical skills within a modern manufacturing environment, this is well worth considering. What's on offer as Design Engineer? Salary of £45,000-£50,000 Early finish every Friday Interesting, technically varied projects with genuine ownership. A collaborative and supportive engineering team. Long-term career development within a stable and growing manufacturing business. Modern working environment with a strong pipeline of future projects. What you'll be doing as Design Engineer: Designing and developing new and existing mechanical products using SolidWorks. Taking projects from concept through prototyping, testing and into production. Improving existing designs for performance, quality, manufacturability and cost. Producing 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical documentation. Working closely with Manufacturing, Production, Quality, Purchasing and Project teams to ensure successful product launches. Supporting engineering change requests and continuous product improvements. Carrying out design calculations and technical validation where required. What's required as Design Engineer Previous experience in a Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer position within manufacturing. Strong SolidWorks experience. Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical engineering background. Experience designing machined, cast or moulded components. Good understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM). Experience working with ERP/MRP systems. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. It would advantageous as Design Engineer if you have experience with: APQP, PPAP or Design & Process FMEA. Lean manufacturing principles. Product approvals such as CE, UKCA or UL. If you're an experienced Design Engineer looking for your next challenge in a business that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. TJENG