Average Design Engineer salary in West Midlands (Region)

Design EngineerCoventry£50,000 - £54'000 + Healthcare + Pension + Company Benefits + Career Progression + Varied Projects + Immediate StartAre you an experienced Design Engineer looking for a role where you'll have real ownership of projects rather than sitting behind a CAD screen all day? Join a specialist engineering company supplying bespoke machinery into the pharmaceutical industry, where you'll become a key member of a close-knit team and play a hands-on role across design, project engineering, and project management.As a Design Engineer, you'll lead bespoke machinery projects from initial concept through to customer handover, taking responsibility for technical design, project coordination, customer liaison, and successful delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where your ideas are valued, your work has a direct impact, and every project brings a fresh engineering challenge.Your Role As A Design Engineer Will Include:Designing bespoke machinery using 3D CAD.Leading projects from concept through to completion.Managing project engineering and project delivery activities.Liaising with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.Providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle.Managing engineering documentation and design reviews.Supporting installation, commissioning, and customer handovers.As A Design Engineer You Will Have:Experience as a Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, or similar.Strong experience designing bespoke machinery or special purpose equipment.Experience with a 3D CAD package.Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.A Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.Keywords: Senior Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Special Purpose Machinery, Bespoke Machinery, Pharmaceutical Machinery, Mechanical Engineering, 3D CAD, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Engineering Design, Machinery Design, Manufacturing, Automation.

Design EngineerChester£38,000 - £45,000 + Overtime + 25 Days Holiday + Specialist Training + Long-Term Career Progression + Job Security + Immediate StartAre you a Design Engineer or CAD Engineer looking to step into a Project Engineering role where you'll work on bespoke engineering projects from concept through to installation? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established engineering business where you'll become a key part of a close-knit team, receive extensive training, and develop into a technical expert with genuine long-term career prospects.Established over 20 years ago, this growing engineering company delivers bespoke process and handling solutions for major blue-chip manufacturers. You'll work on projects ranging from £10,000 to £2.5 million, gaining exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle while working alongside experienced engineers who will support your progression into a fully-fledged Project Engineer.Your Role As A Design Engineer Will Include:Producing plant layouts, general arrangements and detailed fabrication drawings using SolidWorks 3D and AutoCAD 2DManaging engineering projects from sales handover through to installation and final deliveryLiaising with customers, suppliers and internal teams throughout project deliveryPreparing Bills of Materials, technical documentation, O&M manuals and job costing updatesAssisting with site surveys, equipment selection, supplier inspections and commissioning activitiesWorking on bespoke mechanical systems within an ISO9001 quality environmentReceiving ongoing training with the opportunity to progress into Project ManagementAs A Design Engineer You Will Have:HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)Experience using SolidWorks 3D (essential)AutoCAD 2D experience or willingness to develop furtherBackground in Mechanical Design, CAD, Draughting or Project EngineeringAbility to interpret and produce fabrication and plant layout drawingsFull UK Driving LicenceA positive attitude and eagerness to learn and developFor immediate consideration, please apply now and contact Georgia or Billy.Keywords: Project Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Draughtsman, Project Management, Fabrication Drawings, Mechanical Design, Plant Layouts, Process Engineering, Ellesmere Port, Chester, Cheshire.This role is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an employment agency. For more opportunities, please visit our website. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to process applications from individuals without this status.

As a Project Engineer in Birmingham, you'll play a crucial role in delivering engineering projects within the industrial and manufacturing sector. You'll ensure that projects are completed efficiently, meeting both technical specifications and client expectations.Client DetailsThis role is within a company operating in the industrial and manufacturing sector, based in Birmingham.DescriptionDevelop customer-focused technical solutions that are practical, compliant, cost-effective, and support both operational and commercial requirements.Provide technical support during bids and proposals, including solution definition, risk identification, and development of robust, deliverable designs to improve conversion rates.Produce and maintain engineering layouts and drawings, including 2D GA drawings, 3D CAD layouts, installation plans, and equipment/interface designs.Coordinate project delivery activities by working with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to meet schedules, milestones, and engineering commitments.Manage supplier integration and equipment interfaces, reviewing technical submissions, resolving technical queries, and supporting system performance validation.Identify, track, and mitigate technical risks and changes throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining risk registers and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.Support site-based activities including Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), installation, commissioning, issue resolution, and project handover.Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance by maintaining controlled documentation, supporting audits and reviews, meeting CE/UKCA requirements, and promoting safe working practices.ProfileA successful Project Engineer should have:To be successful in this role you must be a technically capable and commercially aware Project Engineer with proven experience delivering capital equipment projects within the food manufacturing or food processing industryThe ideal candidate can translate customer requirements into practical, robust engineering solutionsConfidently manage technical risk and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and suppliers.They will have a strong understanding of automated production lines, machinery integration, food industry standards, and CE/UKCA compliance.Demonstrate excellent systems thinking, sound engineering judgement, strong planning and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.A proactive, collaborative approach, attention to detail, and a commitment to engineering excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement are essential, together with the ability to balance technical performance, project schedules, and commercial objectives in a fast-paced project environment.Job Offer£46,000 DOECompany car provided.Hybrid working model (3/2)Permanent position offering stability.If you're interested in this role, apply now !!