Design Engineer / Design Engineeress

Design Engineer

Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000

W Talent is proud to exclusively support a prominent engineering and manufacturing company located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, as they seek to recruit a talented Design Engineer to join their growing technical team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Design Engineer with strong CAD experience to engage in technically challenging projects within a collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment.

Role Overview

The new Design Engineer will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver precise, project-specific designs and secure technical approvals throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires the creation of detailed engineering drawings, supporting manufacturing and installation teams, and participating in design review meetings as needed. You will play a crucial role in ensuring designs are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in accordance 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 when necessary.
• 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 organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office packages, including Excel and Word.

Salary & Additional Information

The Design Engineer position is based in Rotherham, offering a competitive starting salary of £35,000 to £40,000. Occasional travel to UK and overseas customer sites may be required. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on diverse engineering projects within a supportive team environment, with long-term career development opportunities available.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.