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Design Engineer

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Yolk Recruitment is supporting the search for a Design Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business as part of their growing engineering team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead new product development projects from concept through to launch, while also supporting improvements to existing products.

You'll be part of a collaborative and skilled team, working across design, quality, and production functions to deliver high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions. The business offers a strong platform for professional growth, with a clear focus on continuous improvement, technical innovation, and long-term career development. If you enjoy taking ownership of design challenges and seeing them through to production, this role will offer plenty of variety and impact.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of new products, including 3D and 2D modelling, tolerance analysis, prototyping, and validation.
• Drive product improvements and value engineering initiatives, ensuring functional performance and cost targets are achieved.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements.
• Carry out detailed design validation through calculations, FEA, tolerance stack-ups, and structured reviews. Maintain and update Design FMEA documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce and maintain complete technical documentation, including BOMs, specifications, and engineering reports. Ensure alignment with internal systems and quality standards.
• Coordinate with external suppliers, toolmakers, and certification bodies to support design for manufacture, prototype production, and product approvals.

This is what you need:

• Proven experience in a design engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in 3D and 2D CAD software.

Design Engineer required for a Mechanical & Electrical contractor based in East London.

Salary: 35 - 40 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Work Setup: 1 day per week working from home available

Duties:

• Design and develop control panels and building management systems (BMS) for a range of projects.
• Ensure accurate specifications, layouts, and wiring diagrams in line with project scope.
• Use AutoCAD and SEE Electrical (via E-TAP) to produce technical drawings and schematics.
• Maintain clarity, consistency, and compliance with relevant industry standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and installation teams to deliver design intent.
• Provide technical support throughout design, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Prepare and manage technical documentation and submittals for client and team reference.
• Ensure drawings and data are kept up-to-date and aligned with on-site requirements.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in control panel design and BMS design engineering
• Proficient in AutoCAD and comfortable working with SEE Electrical through E-TAP
• Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to work in a team environment

Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their most up-to-date CV.

Job Title:  Design Engineer

Location: Gateshead

Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent

A leading global manufacturer with a strong international presence and a major production site in the North East is seeking a talented Design Engineer  to join their team in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and technically challenging environment, contributing to the development of innovative mechanical systems.

About the Company

This organisation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture, with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and professional growth. Benefits include:

• p>Generous holiday entitlement

• Competitive pension scheme

• Health and wellbeing initiatives

• Subsidised on-site canteen

• Private healthcare coverage

The Role of the Design Engineer

As a Design Engineer, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of product development—from concept through to production. You’ll work on a diverse range of mechanical and mechatronic systems, using tools such as 3D CAD, FEA, and design quality methodologies like Failure Tree Analysis.   

Other responsibilities include:

• Develop design concepts and ensure they meet quality, cost, and delivery targets

• Create layout models and detailed drawings, including BOMs and documentation for sales and service

• Define and coordinate testing requirements, analyse results, and implement necessary design changes

• Manage outsourced design activities

• Resolve technical issues using structured problem-solving tools

• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers across global sites

About You – Design Engineer

We’re looking for a proactive and creative engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex design challenges.

Other requirements include:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

• At least 5 years of experience in a mechanical design role

• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software

• Experience with hydraulic systems is highly advantageous

• Familiarity with the full development cycle, from concept to testing

Design Estimating Engineer
Location: Swadlincote
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Hours: 41.5 per week
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a passion for geotechnical and piling solutions? Do you enjoy owning projects from concept through to delivery? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist contractor working on a broad range of foundation engineering projects across the UK.

About the Role:

You’ll play a key part in managing and delivering bespoke piling solutions for a variety of clients – from residential extensions to large commercial and industrial builds. On average, you will handle around 10 enquiries a month, taking ownership of the design and estimation process from initial customer contact to handover.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining technical design, client communication, and pre-construction planning. The team works collaboratively to manage over 6,000 enquiries per year, and your contribution will be vital in helping the business continue to grow and meet demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to and managing technical enquiries
• Producing designs for bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
• Estimating costs and preparing tenders
• Collaborating with clients to understand project requirements
• Supporting projects from tender stage through to mobilisation
• Liaising with a close-knit regional design and estimating team

About You:

• Proven design experience within piling or geotechnical engineering
• Proficient in designing bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
• A practical, can-do approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client liaison skills
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a relevant subject (MSc and/or Chartered status preferred)

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Company pension
• BUPA dental insurance
• Healthcare scheme
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Company sick pay
• Annual Christmas shutdown

Why Apply?

This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong engineer looking to move into a role that blends design, commercial understanding, and customer engagement. You’ll be supported by a longstanding team with decades of experience and will enjoy the autonomy to make a real impact.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and growing team, we’d love to hear from you!

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Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Design Estimating Engineer
Location:  Port Talbot
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 41.5 per week
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a passion for geotechnical and piling solutions? Do you enjoy owning projects from concept through to delivery? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist contractor working on a broad range of foundation engineering projects across the UK.

About the Role:

You’ll play a key part in managing and delivering bespoke piling solutions for a variety of clients – from residential extensions to large commercial and industrial builds. On average, you will handle around 10 enquiries a month, taking ownership of the design and estimation process from initial customer contact to handover.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining technical design, client communication, and pre-construction planning. The team works collaboratively to manage over 6,000 enquiries per year, and your contribution will be vital in helping the business continue to grow and meet demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to and managing technical enquiries
• Producing designs for bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
• Estimating costs and preparing tenders
• Collaborating with clients to understand project requirements
• Supporting projects from tender stage through to mobilisation
• Liaising with a close-knit regional design and estimating team

About You:

• Proven design experience within piling or geotechnical engineering
• Proficient in designing bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
• A practical, can-do approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client liaison skills
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a relevant subject (MSc and/or Chartered status preferred)

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Company pension
• BUPA dental insurance
• Healthcare scheme
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Company sick pay
• Annual Christmas shutdown

Why Apply?

This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong engineer looking to move into a role that blends design, commercial understanding, and customer engagement. You’ll be supported by a longstanding team with decades of experience and will enjoy the autonomy to make a real impact.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and growing team, we’d love to hear from you!

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Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Design Estimating Engineer
Location: Swadlincote
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 41.5 per week
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a passion for geotechnical and piling solutions? Do you enjoy owning projects from concept through to delivery? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist contractor working on a broad range of foundation engineering projects across the UK.

About the Role:

You’ll play a key part in managing and delivering bespoke piling solutions for a variety of clients – from residential extensions to large commercial and industrial builds. On average, you will handle around 10 enquiries a month, taking ownership of the design and estimation process from initial customer contact to handover.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining technical design, client communication, and pre-construction planning. The team works collaboratively to manage over 6,000 enquiries per year, and your contribution will be vital in helping the business continue to grow and meet demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to and managing technical enquiries
• Producing designs for bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
• Estimating costs and preparing tenders
• Collaborating with clients to understand project requirements
• Supporting projects from tender stage through to mobilisation
• Liaising with a close-knit regional design and estimating team

About You:

• Proven design experience within piling or geotechnical engineering
• Proficient in designing bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
• A practical, can-do approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client liaison skills
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a relevant subject (MSc and/or Chartered status preferred)

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Company pension
• BUPA dental insurance
• Healthcare scheme
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Company sick pay
• Annual Christmas shutdown

Why Apply?

This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong engineer looking to move into a role that blends design, commercial understanding, and customer engagement. You’ll be supported by a longstanding team with decades of experience and will enjoy the autonomy to make a real impact.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and growing team, we’d love to hear from you!

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Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

A well-established Medical device business are seeking to recruit a Contract Design Engineer to join their team to assist with the development of their product.

As Mechanical Design Engineer will you be responsible for:

• Development of whole products as well as mechanisms and sub-assemblies (Specifically in the design of motors)
• End-to-end project management of multiple projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Rapid prototyping, functional lab testing and analysis of test data.
• Work with external manufacturing partners and other suppliers.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience as a Design Engineer.
• Qualified to degree level in either PhD, MSc, MA, MEng, BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in medical devices, consumer electronics or household/kitchen appliances.
• Proven experience in developing plastic injection moulded components and enclosures for mass manufacture.
• 3D CAD (such as ProE, wildfire, CREO, solidworks, solid-works).

We offer full on-contract support and advice from our team of experienced consultants.

Professional Technical employ contract Engineers across some of the UK's most prominent businesses with an integral and honest service to ensure a seamless and professional experience.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Design Engineer

Monday- Friday 8-4:30pm

Kingswinford

31,000 Negotiable DOE Per Annum

Permanent

Are you a creative and innovative Design Engineer looking to make your mark in the world of cable containment products? Our client is on the lookout for a talented individual to join their dynamic team! If you have a passion for design, a keen eye for detail, and the skills to bring ideas to life, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of new products while revamping existing ranges.

• Utilise 3D CAD software to create intricate models and production drawings.

• Collaborate with marketing to produce engaging materials showcasing our products.

• Populate product data for part codes and bills of materials (BOM).

• Organise the production of prototypes and conduct thorough testing.

• Create loading information and tables to ensure product effectiveness.

• Work hand-in-hand with the production team to ensure designs are suitable for manufacturing.

• Troubleshoot production issues and find innovative solutions.

• Design customer specials, providing associated technical information.

• Assist in product training sessions and CAM programming.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Design experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.

• Strong mathematical skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Basic understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with team members and external partners alike.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.