Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Lowestoft, Suffolk | £35,000 – £45,000 DOE | Full-time

We're looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join a small, hands-on engineering team.

This is a genuinely varied role covering the full product development cycle - from early concept work through to production release. You'll be involved in 3D CAD design, prototype builds, manufacturing drawings, and day-to-day collaboration with production, quality, and supplier teams.

• Producing 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings for large assemblies (sheet metal, plastics, piping, and electrical harnesses)
• Maintaining and managing design documentation and Bills of Materials within a PDM system
• Supporting engineering change processes and product lifecycle management
• Liaising with sheet metal suppliers on drawings and technical requirements
• Building and evaluating physical prototypes
• Working cross-functionally with production and quality teams

• Degree or technical qualification in CAD, drafting, or a related engineering discipline
• Strong relevant experience (or equivalent combination of experience and training)
• Proficiency in Solid Works;
  Solid Works PDM experience is a plus
• Knowledge of sheet metal design and manufacturing processes is desirable
• Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently

The team is small, which means real ownership and involvement across the whole process - from concept brainstorming to production line support. If you enjoy variety and want your work to have direct impact, this is a strong fit.