Design Engineer

Posted 17 March 2026
Salary £29000 - £30000 per annum
LocationLeicester
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering
ReferenceBBBH435050_1773756618

Job description


  • Role: Internal Design Engineer

  • Location: Hinckley (Waterfield Way) LE10

  • Reports to: Production Office Supervisor


The job is mainly about designing steel products and helping turn those designs into something that can be manufactured.


What You'll Be Doing


  • Work as part of a design team

  • Come up with new product ideas

  • Create 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks

  • Turn approved designs into files used for production (e.g. laser cutting)

  • Communicate with other departments to solve problems and answer queries

Skills & Experience Needed


  • Experience in a similar design/engineering role

  • Background in mechanical, manufacturing, or sheet metal engineering

  • Ability to use SolidWorks (Excel and Radan are a bonus)

  • Good communication and organisation skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

Other Responsibilities


  • Follow company procedures and policies

  • Handle data properly in line with GDPR rules

Benefits


  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays (up to 25 days after 4 years)

  • Christmas shutdown

  • Cycle-to-work scheme

  • Pension + life insurance

  • On-site parking

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.