Salary: up to £40,000
Location: Keighley
Hybrid Remote
The Opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer to join a well-established and forward-thinking engineering business working on innovative, high-value machinery projects. As a Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and developing both new and existing mechanical systems to meet customer and project requirements.
Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team, the Design Engineer will be involved across the full design lifecycle — from concept through to completion — while contributing to continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives. The role offers hybrid working, long-term stability, and genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop new components, mechanisms, and machine systems
Modify and improve existing designs to meet customer specifications
Support manufacturing and assembly teams during build and commissioning stages
Identify opportunities for design improvements and value engineering
Produce detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation
Create and maintain records in line with company and customer standards
Issue machine parts in line with delivery schedules using internal systems
Support the sales team with technical input for bids and proposals
Conduct design reviews, DFMEA and PFMEA activities
Work on a range of machine design projects including specification, mechanisms, and tooling
Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety standards
What we’re looking for:
We’re seeking a proactive and skilled Design Engineer who can contribute across the full design lifecycle. Minimum HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
Previous experience as a Design Engineer, ideally with machinery or mechanical systems
Strong CAD experience, preferably Siemens NX or similar
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
Experience designing new components and improving existing designs
Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
Strong communication and teamwork skills, able to work with multiple departments
Organised approach to documentation and record keeping
Experience with design reviews, DFMEA, and PFMEA (desirable)
Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and value engineering
What’s in it for you:
Competitive salary package
External reward scheme –
Electric Car Scheme
Enhanced Pension Scheme – Employer 5%, raising to 7% after 3 years
Enhanced Holidays – 28days + Bank Holidays
Clear progression and development opportunities – including worldwide opportunities
Opportunity to work on complex and varied engineering projects
Flexitime opportunities
Workplace healthcare provider
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Exposure to cutting-edge engineering processes and technologies
Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year