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Design Engineer

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Boston

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Design Engineer

Location: Boston

We are working with a specialist and well-established engineering and fabrication company delivering bespoke metalwork solutions across a diverse range of industries. With comprehensive in-house capabilities spanning CAD design, fabrication, welding, prototyping, and assembly, the business provides end-to-end engineering solutions—from concept through to finished product.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

This role will involve close interaction with fabrication and production teams, ensuring all designs are practical, cost-effective, and suitable for manufacture. A strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles is therefore essential.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

Design bespoke metal products including trailers, trolleys, and fabricated assemblies 
	
Produce accurate 3D models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks 
	
Develop engineering solutions from customer specifications, concepts, or site requirements 
	
Create full fabrication drawing packs, including: 

Weld symbols and details 
		
Assembly drawings 
		
Material specifications 
		
Manufacturing tolerances 

Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) 
	
Support prototype development and one-off bespoke projects 

Manufacturing Support

Work closely with fabrication and welding teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable 
	
Apply DfM principles to optimise cost, quality, and efficiency 
	
Assist in resolving design and production issues during the manufacturing process 
	
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across design and production 

Customer & Project Collaboration

Liaise with customers to understand requirements and translate them into viable engineering solutions 
	
Provide technical input during project scoping, planning, and quotation stages 
	
Support project delivery to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved 

Person Specification

Proven experience in a Design Engineer role within a fabrication, metalwork, or manufacturing environment 
	
Proficiency in SolidWorks for both 3D modelling and 2D drawing creation 
	
Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, including welding and assembly techniques 
	
Demonstrable experience applying Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles 
	
Ability to produce accurate and detailed engineering drawings and BOMs 
	
Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach 
	
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments

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