Design Engineer

Elevation Recruitments Design & Projects team are looking for a design engineer with 2D/3D CAD expertise to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment who are current leaders and innovators in their sector.

We’re on the lookout for a talented CAD Design Engineers to join a growing Product Development team based in Hull. This is your chance to contribute to a highly regarded, UK-leading manufacturer, renowned for delivering exceptional style, performance and value to its customers.

Design Engineer Duties & Responsibilities:

Creating, updating and maintaining manufacturing drawings and support data to the highest standards, ensuring accuracy, clarity and alignment with brand values Contributing to continuous product and process improvement through innovative CAD-led design solutions – helping tackle weight, cost, and complexity Collaborating with the wider engineering and production teams to meet project deadlines and exceed customer expectations Ensuring that all modules and components meet regulatory compliance and approval requirements Playing an active role in the development and optimisation of internal CAD systems and workflows Providing detailed change impact assessments and participating in review meetings to support development from concept to completion

Design Engineer Skills and Experience:

Experience working with CAD in a design or engineering office environment Solid understanding of materials, assembly, and industry-specific manufacturing processes (any additional knowledge of injection moulding, extrusions, mouldings, modular, structural and more would be desirable) Working knowledge of bills of materials (BOMs) and engineering change systems (MIR) Strong eye for detail and precision, combined with excellent problem-solving skills Enthusiastic, flexible, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a time-sensitive setting A keen interest in emerging materials and design trends – particularly those contributing to sustainability and efficiency Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

You’ll be part of a business with a strong heritage, exciting future ambitions, and a genuine commitment to staff development. The CAD Design/Product Development team is expanding to meet growing demand, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile projects that truly make an impact.