Design Engineer

W Talent are now exclusively supporting a large engineering and manufacturing business located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire who are looking to recruit a Design Engineer to join their growing team technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer with strong CAD experience to work on technically challenging projects within a collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment.

Design Engineer, Rotherham

The new Design Engineer will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver accurate, project-specific designs and achieve technical approvals throughout the project lifecycle. The role will be based in Rotherham and will involve creating detailed engineering drawings, supporting manufacturing and installation teams, and attending design review meetings where required. You will play a key role in ensuring designs are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in line with industry standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Produce accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
Create detailed general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, CNC drawings, steelwork and structural layouts
Maintain and manage project drawings through Vault
Support manufacturing and construction feasibility reviews
Produce manufacturing lists and technical documentation
Liaise with Sales, Contracts, Manufacturing and Installation teams regarding technical requirements
Support site teams with installation and construction technical queries
Ensure all work complies with engineering, quality and health & safety standards
Modify and update existing drawings where required
Attend internal and customer design review meetings

Key Requirements

Degree qualified in Engineering, Design or a related discipline
Experience using Autodesk Inventor or Vault Pro
Strong CAD experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
Previous experience working within a design engineering team
Ability to produce detailed technical drawings to a high standard
Experience working to tight deadlines across multiple projects
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
Confident using Microsoft Office packages including Excel and Word Salary & Additional Information

The Design Engineer will be based in Rotherham with a starting salary of £35,000 to £40,000. There will be occasional travel to UK and overseas customer sites. This is a great Opportunity to work on varied engineering projects within a supportive team. Long-term career development opportunities are available.

If you are a motivated Design Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking engineering business, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact W Talent for a confidential discussion