Design Engineer

Posted 30 April 2026
Salary £30000 - £38000 per annum + Negotiable based on experience
LocationLeicester
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering
ReferenceBBBH435050_1777566016

Job description


Role: Internal Design Engineer


Location: Hinckley (Waterfield Way) LE10

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 (negotiable based on experience)


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.