Design Engineer

Design Engineer Jobs in Hinckley, Leicestershire (LE10) – Hybrid Working Available Design Engineer – Mechanical Engineering / CAD Design Engineer – Hinckley, Leicestershire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to join a successful and growing engineering business based in Hinckley, Leicestershire (LE10). This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Design Engineer, or Project Design Engineer looking to develop their career within a financially stable global engineering group that still retains the flexibility, culture, and hands‑on environment of an SME.

This Design Engineer job in Hinckley offers a varied and technically interesting role where you will work on bespoke mechanical engineering and manufacturing projects from concept through to completion. The company offers hybrid working flexibility, excellent training and development, a supportive engineering team, and the opportunity to work closely with senior management to broaden your technical and commercial skills.

The role is commutable from Leicester, Nuneaton, Coventry, Bedworth, Lutterworth, Tamworth, and surrounding areas across Leicestershire and Warwickshire.

This opportunity is with a highly profitable engineering and manufacturing business that forms part of a larger global organisation. While backed by the investment, stability, and long‑term security of an international group, the local business unit operates with the agility and collaborative culture of a smaller SME environment.

The company is continuing to invest in its people, engineering capability, and long‑term growth plans. Employees benefit from working in a close‑knit team where their contribution is recognised, while also enjoying the support, infrastructure, and career opportunities associated with a larger engineering business.

This is an ideal environment for an ambitious Design Engineer who wants genuine variety, technical challenge, and long‑term career progression.

As a Design Engineer based in Hinckley, you will play a key role in the design and development of bespoke mechanical engineering systems and custom‑built solutions. No two projects are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, technical variety, and working across the full project lifecycle.

You will work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal engineering colleagues to deliver high‑quality design solutions tailored to customer requirements. The role combines hands‑on engineering design work with project coordination responsibilities, providing excellent exposure to both technical and commercial aspects of engineering projects.

This position would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer or Project Design Engineer with experience in manufacturing or mechanical engineering environments who is looking to take the next step in their career.

• Producing detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for bespoke engineering projects
• Designing mechanical systems and custom engineering solutions to customer specifications
• Managing engineering projects through the full lifecycle, from concept through to manufacture
• Working closely with customers to understand technical requirements and project expectations
• Liaising with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Supporting continuous improvement and design development activities
• Collaborating with the Engineering Manager and wider engineering team on project delivery
• Ensuring designs are practical, manufacturable, and commercially viable
• Assisting with technical documentation and engineering specifications where required

This role offers a strong balance between technical design engineering and broader project involvement, making it an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to develop into a more senior engineering or project‑focused role in the future.

The company is keen to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Design Engineer who is eager to learn and develop within a supportive engineering environment.

Suitable backgrounds may include:

• Design Engineer
• CAD…