Design Engineer

Are you a Design Engineer who enjoys turning ideas into real products? Do you like working from concept through to launch, collaborating with different teams and seeing your designs make it into production? If so, this Design Engineer Product role could be a great next step in your career.

Are you a Design Engineer

Product

role could be a great next step in your career.

We’re supporting a well-established Portsmouth-based manufacturer specialising in high-quality electrical and electronic components supplied to global markets including aerospace, medical, industrial, automotive and defence. With continued investment in R&D, design tools and testing facilities, this is an exciting time to join the Product Design team.

Design Engineer, you’ll work within the Product Design & Development team, contributing to the design and development of new and existing products from initial concept through to production launch.

You’ll play a key role in expanding the product portfolio, working closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality and other internal teams to deliver high‑quality, compliant and commercially successful designs.

• Producing 3D CAD models and detailed technical drawings for manufacture and customers
• Supporting Sales with technical input and product knowledge
• Working to global engineering standards and EN9100 requirements
• Leading or contributing to DFMEA activities to identify and mitigate design risks
• Coordinating product development activities across cross‑functional teams
• Planning and managing daily design tasks to meet project deadlines and KPIs
• Checking drawings and customer documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Managing document and drawing updates to maintain workload balance
• Supporting continuous improvement across design processes and standards

This is a hands‑on design role where you’ll have real influence over how products are developed and launched.

• Degree‑level qualification (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering
• Experience using Creo Parametric or Solid Works (FEA experience beneficial)
• Good understanding of engineering tolerancing and quality procedures
• Strong communication skills and confidence working cross‑functionally
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• A structured, organised approach with good attention to detail
• Willingness to learn about production processes and design standardisation

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional 3 days off over the festive period
• Company pension scheme
• Life cover (3x salary)
• Bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Software and equipment‑based training
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art 3D printing facilities
• Dedicated R&D test lab for hands‑on product validation

You’ll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its engineers, tools and technology.

If you’re a Design Engineer looking to develop innovative products in a supportive and technically strong environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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