Design Engineer

Reference: 261221381_1782751744

Design Engineer

📍 Plymouth | Hybrid Working Available
£40,000 - £46,000 + Bonus & Excellent Benefits
Permanent | Full-Time (39 hours per week)

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and innovative manufacturing business based in Plymouth. Due to continued growth and investment in new product development, our client is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and development of industry-leading products used by globally recognised technology businesses. You'll work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, taking projects from initial concept through to production while collaborating with a range of internal teams and customers.

The Role

As a Design Engineer, you will be involved throughout the full product development lifecycle, supporting both new product introduction (NPI) projects and enhancements to existing product ranges.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Creating 3D models, concepts and detailed 2D production drawings for sheet metal components, weldments and assemblies.
  • Supporting new product development and continuous product improvement projects.
  • Leading and contributing to design reviews with internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Managing customer expectations and providing technical design expertise.
  • Ensuring designs meet manufacturing, quality, performance and cost requirements.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives and engineering problem-solving activities.
  • Working closely with engineering, production, procurement and commercial teams to deliver successful projects.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • At least three years' experience in a design engineering position.
  • Strong CAD experience, ideally with Creo (or similar 3D CAD software).
  • Experience working with sheet metal and fabricated product design.
  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) within a production environment.
  • Experience with tolerance analysis and D-FMEA methodologies.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable experience includes:

  • Windchill or other PDM systems.
  • SAP or similar ERP systems.
  • FEA and KeyShot software.

What's on Offer?

  • Salary of £40,000 - £46,000 depending on experience.
  • Bonus scheme
  • 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
  • Enhanced pension.
  • Life assurance at 3x salary.
  • Health scheme.
  • Employee discounts and savings platform.
  • Career development opportunities within a growing and innovative manufacturer.
  • Hybrid working opportunities available.

Apply Now

If you're a Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on exciting new products while developing your career within a successful manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Butler Rose for a confidential discussion.

#IND-HL-25

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£40,000.00 - £46,000.00
Per annum
GBP40000.00 - GBP46000.00 per annum
Added 29/06/2026
Reference: 261221381_1782751744

Other similar jobs

Mechanical Design Engineer

Added 10/06/2026

Mechanical Design Engineer £40,000 - £48,000 + BenefitsButler Rose is delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and growing manufacturing business to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer.This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that designs and manufactures high-quality engineered products for a diverse customer base. You'll play a key role in the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production.The Role As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing innovative and practical design solutions, ensuring products meet both customer and regulatory requirements.Key responsibilities include:Designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies using CAD...

Learn more

Product Engineer

Added 18/08/2026

Product Engineer Exeter, DevonSalary: £35,000 - £50,000 DOE + Benefits Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting for a Product Engineer on behalf of a well-established and highly successful manufacturing organisation based in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to join a forward-thinking business, supporting the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes within a technically advanced production environment.The RoleReporting to the Product Engineering Team Leader, you will play a key role in developing, implementing and maintaining best practice across product engineering activities. You will work closely with production, quality and customer-facing teams to ensure...

Learn more

Process Engineer

Added 08/07/2026

Process Owner - Manufacturing EngineeringExeter Area | £40,000 - £45,000 | Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pmButler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected manufacturing organisation for a Process Owner to join their engineering and production team.This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced manufacturing professional, or a graduate with a relevant degree and experience in industryThe Purpose of the role will be to take ownership of critical production processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support the delivery of high-quality products within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.The RoleAs Process Owner, you will be...

Learn more

Quality Engineer

Added 15/05/2026

Quality EngineerLocation: Plymouth area Sector: Manufacturing Recruiter: Butler Rose (on behalf of our client)Butler Rose is delighted to be working with an esteemed and well‑established manufacturer in the Plymouth area to recruit a Quality Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a quality-focused organisation with a strong reputation for engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.The RoleReporting into the Quality & Compliance Manager, the Quality Engineer will play a key role in supporting, maintaining and improving the Quality Management System across the business. You will work closely with production, engineering, suppliers and customers to ensure products and processes meet...

Learn more

Quality Engineer

Added 15/05/2026

Quality EngineerLocation: Plymouth, Devon Salary: £38,000 - £50,000 + bonus Contract: Permanent, full time (39 hours per week, Monday to Friday)Butler Rose is delighted to be supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Plymouth in their search for an experienced Quality Engineer.This is a key role within the quality function, offering the opportunity to work across the full product life cycle in a technically advanced manufacturing environment supplying high‑profile customers.The OpportunityThe Quality Engineer will play a pivotal role in ensuring quality is embedded at every stage - from new product introduction through to end of life. Working closely...

Learn more

Quality Engineer

Added 23/04/2026

Quality EngineerLocation: Plymouth area Sector: Manufacturing Recruiter: Butler Rose (on behalf of our client)Butler Rose is delighted to be working with an esteemed and well‑established manufacturer in the Plymouth area to recruit a Quality Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a quality-focused organisation with a strong reputation for engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.The RoleReporting into the Quality & Compliance Manager, the Quality Engineer will play a key role in supporting, maintaining and improving the Quality Management System across the business. You will work closely with production, engineering, suppliers and customers to ensure products and processes meet...

Learn more
Required for two factor authentication
At least 8 characters, 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase and 1 special character or number
Your file must be a doc, docx or pdf. No larger than 5MB.