Job Title: Design Engineer
Location: Lancashire
Employment Type: Permanent - Full-Time
Working Pattern: 4-Day Week (Monday-Thursday), 37 hours/week
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Department: Engineering & Design

Manpower Engineering is partnering with a highly respected engineering manufacturer that has been operating for over 30 years. The company specialises in the design and manufacture of high-performance hydraulic tools, lifting and testing systems, and bespoke mechanical equipment. Their products are used in safety-critical environments across subsea, oil and gas, military, aviation, and nuclear sectors.

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and technically focused Design Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team. This role will involve designing new products and modifying existing systems, managing engineering projects from concept through to validation. This is a fully on-site role based at a modern facility.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop new mechanical products and variants, primarily machined components.
Take ownership of engineering projects from initial concept through to completion.
Conduct detailed engineering calculations and FEA to validate design concepts.
Collaborate with manufacturing and testing teams during prototype build and validation stages.
Mentor and support junior engineers, including graduate and apprentice team members.
Liaise with customers when required for technical discussions or problem-solving.
Attend up to two trade shows per year, with occasional overnight stays.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design engineering.
Proven ability to manage end-to-end design projects.
Confident mentoring or guiding less experienced engineers.
Strong understanding of machined components (hydraulic systems experience advantageous).
Proficient in Autodesk Inventor (SolidWorks acceptable).
Experience with FEA tools and engineering calculations.
Competent using MS Office; familiarity with ERP systems (Epicor desirable).

Qualifications

HND, Degree, or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Must have formal qualifications and demonstrable relevant industry experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£40,000 - £45,000)
4-day working week (Mon-Thurs)
33 days holiday (adjusted for 4-day week)
4.25% employer pension contribution
Free on-site parking, 5 EV chargers, tea/coffee
Cycle-to-work scheme
Modern, refurbished working environment