Discover Design engineer
Average Salary
£26,000 - £42,000
Work Location
On-site/Workshop
About this Job
Design Engineers work across various engineering disciplines to explore new design ideas, test prototypes and develop new versions of products. They have an eye for finer details, are focused on continuous improvement and always keep up with the latest technology.
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Typical duties include:
- Working closely with other engineers, designers and technicians
- Conducting research and analysis to determine requirements for new products or systems
- Developing concepts using computer-aided design (CAD) software
- Testing prototypes and identifying problems
- Ensuring that design comply with regulations, standards and safety requirements
Qualifications
- STEM subjects at GCSE grades A*-C
- A-Levels in relevant engineering and design subjects
- Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma
- T Level in Engineering, Design or related subject
- Level 4 NVQ, equivalent Level 5 Diploma or equivalent Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering, Design or related subject
- Relevant health and safety qualifications
Skills
- Adaptability
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Creativity
- Project management
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