Design Engineer
The Role My client is seeking a Design Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business specialising in engineered plastic components. This role will focus on the design and development of components and tooling, ensuring solutions are manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with customer and internal requirements. You will work closely with production, tooling, and cross-functional teams, playing a key role in delivering high-quality engineered solutions within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop 3D models and 2D drawings for components and associated tooling
- Modify and optimise existing designs to improve performance, manufacturability, and cost
- Collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure design feasibility
- Conduct design reviews and implement feedback where required
- Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
- Support prototype development, testing, and troubleshooting activities
- Ensure all designs meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and specifications
- Maintain accurate documentation including drawings, revisions, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Assist with material selection appropriate to manufacturing processes
- Liaise with suppliers and external partners during tooling manufacture and validation
- Support and contribute to continuous improvement across design and manufacturing
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