Design & Development Engineer

Job Description

Design & Development Engineer | Dorset | £48,000

Are you a technically capable Design & Development Engineer who enjoys taking products from concept through to manufacture? This is an opportunity for a Design & Development Engineer to play a key role within a Manufacturing environment, specially within a plastics / injection moulding environment.

As a Design & Development Engineer, you will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration with discretionary bonus potential
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Five-day working week
• High levels of autonomy across the full product lifecycle
• Exposure to NPI, R&D, and continuous improvement activity
• A technically focused environment with direct shop-floor interaction

As a Design & Development Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing products using Solid Works
• Liaising with customers throughout NPI and R&D projects
• Supporting product costing, quoting, and ERP data input
• Working closely with toolmakers and production teams to ensure manufacturability
• Managing sample approvals and supporting process capability studies
• Applying structured problem-solving techniques to improve products and processes

As a Design & Development Engineer, your experience will include:

• Experience with in injection moulding, plastics or composites
• Solid Works capability for product design
• Electronics or cable assembly knowledge as an advantage

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and see your designs make a real impact on production and performance, apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Charlie at Rubicon for more information.