Design Engineer - M&E
5 days ago
Wakefield
A well-established and growing UK manufacturing business is seeking a Design Engineer to support the design and development of engineered fluid-handling and spray-based product solutions used across commercial and industrial environments. This is a hands-on role focused on product design, improvement, and innovation, working closely with production, sales, and operations to deliver practical, efficient, and high-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop engineered products and assemblies, including pipework, brackets, housings, nozzles, fittings, and associated components, • Produce accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings, detail drawings, and assembly layouts, • Support new product development (NPD/NPI), prototyping, and testing activities, • Work closely with manufacturing to ensure designs are robust, cost-effective, and suitable for volume production, • Develop and maintain BOMs, technical specifications, and engineering documentation, • Support the adaptation and customisation of products to meet customer-specific requirements and site constraints, • Liaise with internal stakeholders to translate functional requirements into clear engineering solutions, • Manage engineering change requests and continuous improvement initiatives, • Support troubleshooting activities related to performance, quality, installation, or assembly challenges, • Proven experience in a Design Engineer or Product Design role within a manufacturing environment, • Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit or similar), • Practical understanding of manufacturing methods, materials, and tolerances, • Experience designing products involving mechanical assemblies, tubing/pipework, fittings, or fabricated components, • Ability to work collaboratively across design, production, and commercial teams, • Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-focused mindset, • Excellent attention to detail and documentation standards, • Confident managing multiple design tasks and priorities, • Background in fluid systems, spray systems, HVAC-related products, or industrial equipment, • Experience with plastic mouldings, machined parts, or fabricated metal components, • HNC / HND / Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or similar discipline, • Opportunity to play a key role in the development of technical, physical products used in real-world applications, • Join a stable and growing manufacturer with long-term ambitions, • Varied work covering design, improvement, and product evolution, • Supportive team environment with potential for career progression, • Competitive salary and benefits package