Design Engineer

Are you a Design Engineer who enjoys turning ideas into real products? Do you like working from concept through to launch, collaborating with different teams and seeing your designs make it into production? If so, this Design Engineer – Product role could be a great next step in your career.

We’re supporting a well-established Portsmouth-based manufacturer specialising in high-quality electrical and electronic components supplied to global markets including aerospace, medical, industrial, automotive and defence. With continued investment in R&D, design tools and testing facilities, this is an exciting time to join the Product Design team.

What’s the role all about?

As a Design Engineer, you’ll work within the Product Design & Development team, contributing to the design and development of new and existing products from initial concept through to production launch.

You’ll play a key role in expanding the product portfolio, working closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality and other internal teams to deliver high-quality, compliant and commercially successful designs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Producing 3D CAD models and detailed technical drawings for manufacture and customers

Supporting Sales with technical input and product knowledge

Working to global engineering standards and EN9100 requirements

Leading or contributing to DFMEA activities to identify and mitigate design risks

Coordinating product development activities across cross-functional teams

Planning and managing daily design tasks to meet project deadlines and KPIs

Checking drawings and customer documentation for accuracy and completeness

Managing document and drawing updates to maintain workload balance

Supporting continuous improvement across design processes and standards
This is a hands-on design role where you’ll have real influence over how products are developed and launched.

What you’ll need

To be successful as a Design Engineer, you’ll bring:

Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering

Experience using Creo Parametric or Solid Works (FEA experience beneficial)

Good understanding of engineering tolerancing and quality procedures

Strong communication skills and confidence working cross-functionally

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

A structured, organised approach with good attention to detail

Willingness to learn about production processes and design standardisation
What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Additional 3 days off over the festive period

Company pension scheme

Life cover (3x salary)

Bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Software and equipment-based training

Access to state-of-the-art 3D printing facilities

Dedicated R&D test lab for hands-on product validation
You’ll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its engineers, tools and technology.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re a Design Engineer looking to develop innovative products in a supportive and technically strong environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today — or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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