Design Engineer

Ref No. 25452
Aberdare
Posted 22 Jul 2026

Overview

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Employment: Permanent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for supporting established products throughout their lifecycle.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of engineering activities across a range of product families, ensuring products remain compliant, manufacturable, and fit for purpose.

You will play a key role in product maintenance, technical documentation, design modifications, and engineering change activities.


You will be capable of working with minimal supervision and bringing previous experience from a regulated manufacturing environment where quality, compliance, and documentation are critical.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering activities for assigned product ranges
  • Drive design transfer and product change initiatives
  • Manage engineering change projects from concept through implementation
  • Support the ongoing maintenance of technical and design documentation
  • Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, verification activities, and root cause investigations
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and supply chain teams
  • Maintain product data, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials within PLM systems
  • Investigate product issues and implement robust engineering solutions
  • Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
  • Provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders and customers as required

 

Essential Requirements

  • Circa 5+ years' experience in a Design Engineering or Sustaining Engineering role
  • Proven experience managing design changes and product lifecycle activities
  • Background working within a regulated industry
  • Strong CAD experience (any considered)
  • Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation
  • Knowledge of design verification, validation, risk management, and engineering problem-solving methodologies
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or HND/HNC supported by significant relevant industry experience

 

You will become part of a collaborative engineering function that supports a broad portfolio of existing products. The team includes specialists in design engineering, product lifecycle management, validation and verification, and technical compliance, providing a varied and technically engaging working environment.

If it sounds like an ideal opportunity, please apply for immediate consideration.

Your consultant

Richard Andrews

Head of Contract

Get in touch:

r.andrews@intapeople.com