Configuration and Design Engineer

Specialist designer and manufacturer of complex electromechanical safety-critical products for industrial & environmental applications.

Info about what the Configuration and Design Engineer role entails

As part of the Manufacturing Engineering / Operations function, you will play a key role in supporting product validation and production through the design and development of test equipment, fixtures and tooling. You will also take ownership of configuration management and engineering change control activities, working cross-functionally to ensure robust documentation, traceability and smooth implementation of design changes across the organisation.

This role combines hands-on mechanical design with structured change management in a fast-moving, technology-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement test equipment, fixtures and jigs to support product validation and production testing.
• Create detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for fixtures, tooling and assemblies.
• Produce feasibility studies and design solutions, considering cost, performance, safety, reliability and delivery timescales.
• Manage configuration control activities, including engineering documentation, BOMs and revision control.
• Coordinate and facilitate engineering change control, ensuring accurate and timely implementation into production and the supply chain.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality and test teams to assess change impact and ensure compliance.
• Perform hand calculations and/or FEA to validate mechanical designs.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding design manufacture, tooling, cost, quality and availability.
• Ensure designs meet relevant safety, ergonomic, reliability and industry standards.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, design specifications and test procedures.
• Provide technical support and expertise to other departments as required.

Essential Requirements of the Configuration and Design Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electromechanical or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven mechanical design experience, including the use of CAD tools and development of fixtures or tooling.
• Experience working within structured engineering environments with formal change control and configuration management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and how design decisions impact production and supply chain.
• Ability to manage technical documentation, revisions and configuration data with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Requirements of the Configuration and Design Engineer

• Experience in automotive, aerospace or other regulated, safety-critical industries.
• Familiarity with PLM, MRP or ERP systems.
• Experience producing drawings to recognised standards with application of GD&T.
• Knowledge or hands-on experience using FEA / CFD tools.
• OEM or Tier 1 experience within vehicle systems, assemblies or validation environments.
• Experience designing fixtures for prototype, low-volume or high-volume production.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working options
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking

If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up to date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn’t already known to us.

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