Average Design Engineer salary in South West England

Murray McIntosh are currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to work for a client of ours on a contract basis as detailed below: Responsibilities: AutoCAD Electrical experience - essential Proven experience working as an electrical design engineerAbility to produce electrical layouts, schematics, drawings & diagramsAbility to carry out short circuit calcs & size transformers Produce design calculations, design specifications, operation and maintenance manuals, and test specifications.DC power (24 V) and systems integration experience advantageous

The role of Design Engineer offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Based in Redditch, this position is ideal for someone with a strong background in engineering and a passion for design excellence. Client Details This role is with a well-established company operating in the industrial and manufacturing sector. Known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality, the organisation provides a stimulating environment for professionals in engineering and manufacturing. Description Develop and optimize designs for forged components.Design and refine the forging process, including die configurations, material flow, and grain structure optimization.Utilize CAD software (NX) for both component and tooling design and conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations to predict forging performance.Ensure designs meet industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.Work closely with Manufacturing & Production teams to troubleshoot issues, improve die life, and reduce defects.Identify opportunities to enhance design efficiency, minimize material waste, and improve forging precision.Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement design changes effectively. Profile A successful Design Engineer should have: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.2+ years of experience in design engineering, preferably in metal forging.Proficiency in CAD software (preferably NX or SolidWorks).Experience with FEA software for material flow and stress analysis.Strong understanding of forging principles and material propertiesFamiliarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and 2D DrawingsProblem-solving skills to troubleshoot manufacturing defects and improve forging designs.Excellent communication & teamwork skills to collaborate with production, quality, and sales teams. Job Offer £50,000 per annum.Comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your professional growth.A permanent role within a reputable company in Redditch.An opportunity to work on engaging projects in the industrial and manufacturing sector.A supportive company culture committed to innovation and excellence. If you are eager to bring your expertise to this rewarding Design Engineer role, we encourage you to apply today!

We are looking for a Design Engineer from a background in Design Engineering within manufacturing who has an understanding of electronic design, firmware and software. You’ll join a great company that is well established and who operate internationally. As the Design Engineer you will work with both new products and in-market modifications. Duties of this Design Engineer role include: Seeking out approaches to complex issues encountered by the design team and supporting implementing these into productsProducing concepts and estimating project time scales and costsProduct testing, issuing reports and verifying testing undertakenWorking towards product recognition in industry design awards through collaborating with the marketing departmentAnalysing competitor products / technologies and creating reports for managementGenerating technical documentation for new product development including 2D and 3D drawingsEnsuring products are easy to manufacture, install and use. This role will investigate design methodologies to suit particular productsSupporting in the development of project documentation and using best practices to design products on time and within budgetProviding technical support internally and externallyAssisting with internal and external audits from regulatory bodies such as ISO, UL, WRAS, CEAttending exhibitions and providing training where required, which may involve foreign and domestic travel Skills & experience required: Previous experience as a Design Engineer within manufacturing, ideally electronic design engineering including understanding of firmware and softwareExperience with SolidWorks 2D and 3DExperience generating Bill of MaterialsPrototyping experienceExperience of data analysis of testing and experience implementing production fixes Company benefits: Collaborative team environment offering career progressionPrivate medical insuranceLife assurancePension scheme23 days annual leave plus bank holidaysBenefit HubCycle to work scheme28-day Brighton & Hove Bus Saver Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.