Design Engineer

An established engineering and manufacturing business based in Portsmouth is looking for a Design Engineer to join its expanding technical team. With a strong reputation in the aerospace and defence sectors, the company delivers advanced engineering solutions and is committed to developing its employees’ skills and careers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Design Engineer to work on projects from initial concept through to production, contributing to the development of high-quality, safety-critical products. You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring designs are robust, cost-effective and compliant with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop design concepts and create detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Produce technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and client reviews.
• Support testing activities, including defining and witnessing qualification tests.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, and management to ensure designs meet requirements.
• Contribute to bids and proposals, ensuring design work is delivered on time and within budget.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong skills in 2D and 3D CAD modelling (SolidWorks essential).
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and material properties, including fatigue and load considerations.
• Ability to create and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Confident in producing technical reports and presenting to stakeholders.
• Experience with aerospace, defence, or other safety-critical industries is preferred; knowledge of airworthiness or electrical systems is a bonus.

Qualifications & Experience:

• HND, Degree, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Experience gained in safety-critical sectors such as aerospace, defence, transport, marine, or medical devices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What’s on Offer:

• A salary of £40,000-£45,000, depending on experience. 
• 4.5-day working week with flexible hours.
• Ongoing training and personal development support.
• Career progression opportunities within a dynamic engineering environment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV today.