Design Engineer in Bishop Auckland

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their market sector, they are looking to recruit a Design Engineer on a permanent basis.

The Job you’ll do

• As Design Engineer you will support the design and development of new and bespoke products within a specialist manufacturing environment.
• You will work across the full product lifecycle, from initial concept through to manufacture, testing, and market launch, while supporting continuous improvement across products and processes.
• Design and develop new and bespoke products from concept through to market launch, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Translate customer and business requirements into robust, manufacturable, and cost effective design solutions.
• Manage allocated design and development activities to agreed timescales.
• Convert customer enquiries into development samples and complementary product lines.
• Produce and maintain accurate 3D CAD models and technical drawings using SolidWorks, including assemblies and detailed component drawings.
• Manage product structures, bills of materials and documentation using the IFS MRP system.
• Ensure designs comply with recognised engineering standards, including the correct application of ISO limits, fits and geometric tolerancing.5
• Design precision machined components, including close tolerance turned, milled and moulded parts.
• Work with Operations and Quality teams to optimise designs for manufacture, quality and cost.
• Identify, evaluate, and work with suppliers to support technical capability, component availability, lead times and cost estimation.
• Support prototype, testing and validation activities, including the development of in house test rigs and facilities.
• Provide technical support to customers, suppliers and the Sales team.
• Support product innovation and cost reduction initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Support continuous improvement activities across engineering and manufacturing.

About You

• Have a strong background in mechanical design engineering, with experience delivering practical, manufacturable design solutions within a production or manufacturing environment. Confident working with 3D CAD systems, particularly SolidWorks or similar, and experienced in producing detailed engineering drawings and documentation to recognised standards.
• You will have a good understanding of manufacturing processes and be experienced in the design of precision machined components, including close tolerance parts.
• Experience managing bills of materials and working with MRP systems is essential, along with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks to deadlines.
• You will be a collaborative and proactive individual, comfortable working with colleagues across the business, as well as engaging with suppliers and customers to resolve technical issues and support product development.
• You will ideally hold a minimum of an HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering.
• However, candidates with relevant Electrical Engineering experience may also be considered, particularly where this has been gained within a design, manufacturing, or industrial engineering environment.
• Applicants will be considered where they can demonstrate a strong and consistent work history within a relevant engineering or manufacturing environment, supported by proven technical capability, practical experience, and problem-solving skills.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• Holiday buy & sell.
• Car scheme.
• Competitive pay.
• Enhanced pension.
• Training & development.