Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £36,000.0 to £38,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable up to 38,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Portadown, County Armagh, bt66 6lb |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4716624_1755271602 |
Summary
Your new company
A growing and innovative manufacturing and engineering firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions across a range of sectors. With continued expansion and investment in technology, this organisation offers a dynamic and supportive environment for professionals looking to make an impact.
Your new role
As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing engineering solutions from concept through to production, with a strong focus on SolidWorks 3D modelling. You will collaborate closely with production and fabrication teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with quality and safety standards.
Key responsibilities include:Supporting the development and refinement of existing products, participating in new product design and development, ensuring designs support efficient manufacturing processes, liaising with production teams to resolve technical queries. You will also be maintaining design records in line with quality systems, engaging with customers to resolve design-related issues and adhering to Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Mon - Thurs 8am - 5pm and 12.30pm finish Friday
What you'll need to succeed
Ideally you will have proven experience with SolidWorks in a manufacturing or fabrication setting, ability to deliver accurate designs to tight deadlines, initiative and capability to lead or support customer-focused projects, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
- Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects
- Supportive working environment with professional development opportunities
- The chance to see your designs come to life in a hands-on manufacturing setting
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you but you're looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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