Job Description

Elevation recruitment are supporting a market leading manufacturing business based in Rotherham as they look to grow their design team in 2025.  As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting a team of project engineers by contributing to the development of new products and improving the quality and performance of existing ones. You will be involved throughout the product development cycle, ensuring innovative, efficient, and manufacturable designs that align with project goals and company standards.

This role will really suit an ambitious designer with 1-3 years experience looking to develop their career, become and expert in this field and grow with the wider business personally. 

Design Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to the engineering and design of new product development projects, ensuring compatibility with existing manufacturing capabilities.

• Drive the design process, including validation and testing activities, to meet defined project timelines and deliverables.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, offering technical input and support across various stages of the development lifecycle.

• Identify and propose improvements to departmental processes, promoting the adoption of best practices to enhance product development efficiency.

• Utilize and maintain documentation aligned with the NPD (New Product Development) framework, including tools such as DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly), and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).

• Support the exploration and integration of new technologies, materials, and methods to benefit current and future product lines.

• Take ownership of your own professional development in coordination with the Senior Design Engineer or Engineering Manager.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, acting as a go-to resource within the department.

Design Engineer Experience and Skillset:

• Proven experience in the development of consumer products

• Proficient in project planning, control, and reporting

• Proficiency in 3D design tools

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (preferred) , HND/HNC etc also considered

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Experience facilitating DFMEA sessions

• Knowledge of the 8D problem-solving method

• CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) knowledge is a plus
  
  
  Please reach out to Jack Heffren for more information and/or apply directly for a further conversation . We'd love to discuss the role, company and package in more detail.