Average Design Engineer salary in the UK

Job Title: Design Engineer Location: Dudley Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the role: Due to exceptional business growth, A&T Enclosures, based in Dudley, have an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer to join our expanding team. A&T Enclosures is a small, local business, previously family run, who specialize in manufacturing bespoke electrical enclosures. With an overall head count of around 75 employees, we are ever growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join the team! Being a reputable and sustainable employer, we are able to offer fantastic learning and development opportunities to internally develop our staff. Duties and Responsibilities: As we manufacture bespoke electrical enclosures, this role would fit an Engineer with CAD or RADAN experience working within a similar industry. Liaising directly with customers and A&T Sales to ensure full clarity on the Engineering and specification aspects of their requirementsGenerate, quality check and release all specification and design information, production methods, punch press programs and processes and finishes to support procurement, production, finishing and handling and shipping for the required "right first-time quality"Provide an effective checking function of your own and your colleagues work to ensure works orders are meeting required specificationsOperate and increase your proficiency with the Company's CAD/CAM system and ensure the security, correctness, good order and accessibility of its records so speeding up the release of customer orders and "standard instructions"Optimize the use of materialsGenerate and define production processes and facilitate continuous improvementWork with production team leaders and their team members to identify design and specification issues and ensure that their team members identify design and specification issues and ensure that they are speedily and permanently rectified within specification data and drawings held or that limited manufacturing concessions are agreed and recordedMake recommendations on the control of product costs "make or buy" decisions, value engineering and manufacturing processes About you: Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsExperience working with sheet metal sizing ranging between 1.2mm - 3mm thicknessAutodesk AutoCad (2D) and a 2D CAD packageExperience with RADANExcellent organizational, time management and communication skillsHND or degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering If you are looking for a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, apply now! We offer competitive salary and opportunities for career growth here at A&T Enclosures. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Product Designer, Mechanical Designer, Development Engineer, Systems Designer, Engineering Designer, CAD Engineer, Design and Development Engineer, Industrial Designer, or R&D Engineer may also be considered.

My client is an international design and manufacturing organisation, with a fantastic reputation in a multitude of different industries. Their revenue has continued to rise year on year over the last decade. They are looking to add an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer their R&D team. Experience & Qualifications: HND in Mechanical EngineeringMinimum of 3 years experience in a mechanical engineering and design roleGood understanding of engineering & design governance with the ability to follow and apply governance processes and procedures to a design in accordance with a Design Lifecycle process, under the direction of the Lead Mechanical Design EngineerAbility to create Product and Technical Specification documents and drawingsCAD / SolidWorks, or similar, design software experience, including Finite Element Analysis is desirableExperience of product & system testing and evaluationExperience of systems simulation and modelling is desirableExcellent analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to create and implement ideas for continuous improvement within the engineering and design team

An exciting opportunity for a talented Design Engineer to join a dedicated Engineering and Manufacturing team in the heart of the Industrial / Manufacturing industry. Client Details Our client is a large organisation in the Industrial / Manufacturing sector with a global presence. They pride themselves on their commitment to innovation and excellence. They maintain a strong focus on developing and manufacturing high-quality products. Description Key Responsibilities: Design and develop flow control products (valves, actuators, manifolds etc) for Defence applications, considering factors like pressure, temperature, environmental conditions, and fluid compatibility etcConduct detailed engineering analyses (calculations, test plans, qualification plans, etc) for performance, reliability, and safety in extreme conditionsReview external analysis and validation data (FEA, CFD, physical test results, etc)Ensure compliance with industry, military, and government standards for technical, quality and safety requirements.Involvement with the end-to-end Engineering process (from bid winning/business development through to product manufacture, assembly, and test)Material selection of products for specific parametersOversee testing for compliance in line with specified requirementsCreate prototypes for testing, including functional and environmental validationCollaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration into Defence systemsAnalyse and troubleshoot valve failures, implementing corrective actions and design improvementsGenerate engineering documentation, such as drawings, calculations, plans, technical instructionsProvide progress reports to stakeholdersManage time and costs and operate within budget constraintsStay updated with advancements in valve technology and recommend innovations for continuous improvementsEnsure quality assurance and control processes meet or exceed specified standardsIdentify and mitigate potential risks associated with product design, production, and deployment Profile A successful Design Engineer should have: Engineering Degree in a relevant discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, Naval/Marine etc)Experience working collaboratively within cross-functional teams10+ years' experience in a relevant field, preferably with valve/hydraulic systems knowledgeMechanical design using 3D software (preferably SolidWorks)Drawings (GA drawings, installation/maintenance drawings, component drawings)Experience in fluid control systems and products is desirable (valves, manifolds, actuators, hydraulics etc)Experience in creating calculations and design/product validationShop floor (assembly and test)/field services supportCustomer interaction (specification interpretation, design reviews, etc)Experience with engineering/quality tools such as APQP, FMEAs, 8Ds, 5Ys, etcMembership with an Engineering Institution is preferable (IMechE, IET, IMarEST, etc) Job Offer A competitive salary DOEA comprehensive benefits package.An inclusive and supportive company culture.Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.A modern, well-equipped work environment in Birmingham. If you're a Design Engineer looking for a new challenge in the Industrial / Manufacturing industry, don't hesitate to apply today!