Design Engineer

Design Engineer Location: Newmarket, Suffolk Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 (Depending on Experience) + Companywide Bonus Scheme Contract: Permanent The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for a Design Engineer with a strong Product Design background to join a growing, award-winning manufacturer. You’ll be designing and developing fully bespoke products, customised to individual client requirements, with a particular focus on timber-based products and wood design. This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys applying their Product Design expertise to real-world, manufacturable solutions. If you enjoy taking a product from concept through to production and thrive on variety, this role offers genuine ownership and impact. The Company An independent, award-winning manufacturer experiencing continued growth. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and bespoke product development, they are expanding their engineering team to support increasing demand. The Role * Design and develop bespoke engineered products, primarily using timber and wood materials * Apply strong Product Design principles to create practical, manufacturable solutions * Work closely with clients to understand specifications and requirements * Create detailed 3D models and technical drawings using Autodesk Inventor * Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth production * Contribute to continuous product development and innovation The Person * Degree qualified in either Product Design OR Mechanical Engineering * Strong experience using Autodesk Inventor * Proven experience creating bespoke designs * Experience working with timber, wood, or joinery-based product design * Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment * Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills * Must be eligible to work in the UK (unable to provide sponsorship) Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to work on completely bespoke and technically interesting products, particularly within timber and wood-based design, applying your Product Design skills within a highly practical manufacturing environment. You’ll be joining a growing and successful business that truly values innovation and collaboration, offering a competitive salary alongside a companywide bonus scheme and genuine long-term career progression within a supportive team environment. Apply now