Design Engineer

Job Ad – Design Engineer

Design Engineer – Blackpool, Lancashire

A well-established manufacturing business is looking for a Design Engineer to join its Product Design team in Blackpool.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on taking products from design through to production, with particular responsibility for production tooling, jigs, fixtures and CNC programming . You’ll work closely with suppliers, manufacturers and the wider Product Design team to ensure tooling and production methods meet the required quality, cost and efficiency standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and develop production jigs and fixtures using 3D CAD and 3D printing
• Programme and support CNC machinery
• Review, approve and sign off production tooling
• Liaise with suppliers and the wider supply chain to resolve technical issues
• Attend tooling trials and assess first-off samples, with some potential overseas travel
• Carry out dimensional checks against engineering drawings and specifications
• Audit and improve production assembly methods
• Conduct time and motion studies to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Manage the existing tooling portfolio, including maintenance, modification and replacement
• Produce detailed 2D component and assembly drawings
• Maintain parts lists and Bills of Materials

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience using 3D CAD , ideally SolidWorks
• Experience producing detailed 2D engineering drawings
• Knowledge of different manufacturing processes
• Understanding of production tooling and Design for Manufacture
• Knowledge of CNC equipment and CNC programming
• Engineering, manufacturing or design experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident, proactive and self-motivated approach
• Good communication skills and ability to work to deadlines
• Full, clean UK driving licence

Desirable experience:

• Plastic moulding – rotational, injection or blow moulding
• 3D printing / rapid prototyping
• Tooling and toolmaking
• Time and motion studies
• Project management

A Mechanical or Design Engineering qualification such as an HNC, HND or degree would be beneficial.

The role:

• Permanent, full-time
• Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
• Flextime available
• Blackpool, Lancashire
• Competitive salary
• 33 days’ holiday, increasing with service
• Performance bonuses
• Pension schemes
• Private healthcare after qualifying period
• Life insurance
• On-site parking, café and gym
• Training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• No visa sponsorship available