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Design Engineer

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Washington

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

The Design Engineer will play a key role in the development of innovative products and systems, supporting projects from initial concept through to manufacture, testing, and customer delivery. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to create robust, high-quality designs that meet customer and industry requirements. 
 Key Responsibilities  
Develop innovative mechanical and electromechanical design solutions for customer and internal projects. 
Produce 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, assemblies, and technical documentation. 
Design components and systems suitable for manufacture, assembly, testing, and operation. 
Perform engineering calculations, analysis, and design verification activities. 
Support prototype development, testing, validation, and product improvement initiatives. 
Liaise with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and project teams to ensure designs are delivered on time and within budget. 
Participate in design reviews and risk assessments. 
Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, regulations, and customer specifications. 
Investigate technical issues and implement effective engineering solutions. 
Prepare technical reports, specifications, and customer documentation. 
Support continuous improvement activities across engineering and manufacturing processes. 
Engage directly with customers and suppliers on technical matters when required.  Essential Qualifications & Experience  
Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. 
Experience in a design engineering role within a manufacturing or engineering environment. 
Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or similar. 
Ability to interpret engineering specifications, standards, and technical drawings. 
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture principles. 
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 
Strong communication and teamwork abilities. 
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.  Desirable Skills & Experience  
Experience working within aerospace, nuclear, power generation, or other highly regulated industries. 
Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) and engineering simulation tools. 
Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems. 
Understanding of quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies. 
Experience supporting customer-facing engineering projects. 
Membership of a professional engineering institution or working towards professional registration.  Personal Attributes  
Innovative and proactive approach to engineering challenges. 
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. 
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. 
Self-motivated with a desire for continuous learning and development. 
Collaborative and professional attitude.  What We Offer  
Opportunity to work on innovative and technically challenging engineering projects. 
Collaborative and supportive engineering environment. 
Professional development and career progression opportunities. 
Competitive salary and benefits package. 
Exposure to diverse projects across advanced engineering sectors

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