Role: Design Engineer
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