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Job Description

Junior / Experienced Design Engineer

Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Salary: £28,000 – £42,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports To: Product Development Manager

Company Overview

Talented People are working exclusively with a long-established and respected UK manufacturer of premium small electrical appliances. With over six decades of innovation and craftsmanship behind them, this business has built a reputation for producing beautifully engineered products that combine style, functionality, and quality.

Following a period of exciting growth and product diversification, they are seeking a Junior Design Engineer to support the development of innovative new products from concept through to production.

Role Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and technically minded engineer with a passion for product design. The successful candidate will assist in developing products from initial sketches through to production-ready components, ensuring every detail meets the brand\’s high-quality standards.

Working as part of a close-knit design team, you\’ll contribute to product concepts, prototype development, testing, and design refinement. You\’ll also play a key role in improving existing products through engineering insight and hands-on testing.

Key Responsibilities

Existing Products – Drawings

  • Maintain and update control drawings as required.
  • Produce fully dimensioned component drawings.
  • Document product changes and maintain accurate records.

    • Existing Products – Continuous Improvement

  • Identify areas for improvement through QC data review.
  • Investigate faults and collaborate with other departments to develop solutions.
  • Create and present engineering drawings and improvement concepts.

    • Products in Development

  • Review development issues and support testing processes.
  • Check off-tool samples against 3D data and modify designs where needed.
  • Liaise with suppliers\’ engineers under guidance from the Project Manager.
  • Conduct benchmark and life testing, analysing results and implementing improvements.

    • New Products

  • Collaborate with the Project Manager to understand design briefs.
  • Produce design sketches, CAD drawings, and 3D renderings for discussion.
  • Liaise with model makers and engineers to develop prototypes.
  • Identify and resolve design flaws before tooling and production release.
  • Create and execute benchmark and life tests to ensure performance and reliability.

    • Other Duties

    Research materials, components, and new manufacturing technologies.

    Review and support tool handling procedures and documentation.

    Skills & Experience Required

  • Experience using CAD software such as Pro-E / Creo / SolidWorks / SolidEdge / NX.
  • Strong sketching and 3D rendering ability.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  • Hands-on model making and prototyping skills.
  • Understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes.
  • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred.
  • Excellent attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

    • What\’s on Offer

  • Exciting opportunity to design and develop market-leading consumer products.
  • Work closely with experienced engineers and senior management.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged.
  • Long-term career growth within a well-established and expanding British brand.

    • Interested?
    If you\’re an ambitious and creative engineer looking to develop your career in product design, we\’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and portfolio to be considered.

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    Location: Crawley
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