Design Engineer

Direct Report: Development Director
Location: UK, Loughborough

To lead, implement, and manage an effective design and development function, ensuring the company s design control framework, competitiveness, and strategic objectives are consistently achieved and maintained.

• Agree design solutions in collaboration with Sales and Creative teams.
• Take overall responsibility for the design and development direction across all projects.
• Ensure specifications and all relevant documentation are uploaded to Source within agreed timelines.
• Manage workload effectively to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Provide technical support to production, including assembly setup through to first-off manufacture.

• Ensure all designs are delivered within approved project budgets.
• Ensure all required technical details (specifications, BOMs, drawings, etc.) are complete and accurate for smooth handover to internal and external production teams.
• Ensure all design solutions align with company best practice, including materials, features, and engineering techniques.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Conduct testing of components prior to production to ensure suitability and performance.
• Maintain secure storage and management of all project data in line with company procedures and protocols.
• Ensure all design work complies with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Undertake domestic and international travel when required for customer meetings, site visits, and surveys.

• Number of design errors or instances of rework resulting from design issues.
• Successful completion of design projects on time and within budget.
• Compliance with company procedures and best practices in development and engineering.
• Effectiveness in managing development resources to meet agreed project timelines.