Design Engineer

Job Ad – Design Engineer Design Engineer – Blackpool, Lancashire A well-established manufacturing business is looking for a Design Engineer to join its Product Design team in Blackpool. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on taking products from design through to production, with particular responsibility for production tooling, jigs, fixtures and CNC programming. You’ll work closely with suppliers, manufacturers and the wider Product Design team to ensure tooling and production methods meet the required quality, cost and efficiency standards.

Key responsibilities:

Design and develop production jigs and fixtures using 3D CAD and 3D printing<br />Programme and support CNC machinery<br />Review, approve and sign off production tooling<br />Liaise with suppliers and the wider supply chain to resolve technical issues<br />Attend tooling trials and assess first-off samples, with some potential overseas travel<br />Carry out dimensional checks against engineering drawings and specifications<br />Audit and improve production assembly methods<br />Conduct time and motion studies to improve efficiency and reduce costs<br />Manage the existing tooling portfolio, including maintenance, modification and replacement<br />Produce detailed 2D component and assembly drawings<br />Maintain parts lists and Bills of MaterialsWhat we're looking for: Strong experience using 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks<br />Experience producing detailed 2D engineering drawings<br />Knowledge of different manufacturing processes<br />Understanding of production tooling and Design for Manufacture<br />Knowledge of CNC equipment and CNC programming<br />Engineering, manufacturing or design experience<br />Strong analytical and problem-solving skills<br />Confident, proactive and self-motivated approach<br />Good communication skills and ability to work to deadlines<br />Full, clean UK driving licenceDesirable experience: Plastic moulding – rotational, injection or blow moulding<br />3D printing / rapid prototyping<br />Tooling and toolmaking<br />Time and motion studies<br />Project managementA Mechanical or Design Engineering qualification such as an HNC, HND or degree would be beneficial. Permanent, full-time<br />Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm<br />Flextime available<br />Blackpool, Lancashire<br />Competitive salary<br />33 days’ holiday, increasing with service<br />Performance bonuses<br />Pension schemes<br />Private healthcare after qualifying period<br />Life insurance<br />On-site parking, café and gym<br />Training and professional development<br />Career progression opportunities<br />No visa sponsorship available