Design Engineer

Location: Manchester (On-site)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000

We’re working with a well-established UK manufacturer of advanced composite and polymer materials, supplying into sectors such as defence, aerospace, and rail.

They are looking to add a Design Engineer to their technical team, supporting the creation of high-quality technical data, drawings, and product information to enable accurate quoting, manufacturing, and delivery.

The Role

This position sits between design and manufacturing, with a strong focus on engineering drawings, product data, and production support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating and updating engineering drawings, including parts, assemblies, and tooling
• Reviewing customer drawings for clarity and tolerance accuracy
• Creating and managing parts, BOMs, routings, and structures within ERP systems (IFS)
• Supporting production, engineering, and sales with technical queries
• Carrying out engineering calculations (e.g. bearing applications)
• Managing change requests and updating technical documentation

Requirements

• Experience producing and interpreting engineering drawings
• Strong CAD experience
• Experience with BOMs and ERP/MRP systems
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and materials
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills