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Design Engineer

Reference
JV-008
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
On Application
Date Published
05/02/2026
Description

Vac-Ex Ltd is looking for a high performing and enthusiastic Design Engineer. Working within a small knowledgeable passionate team on multiple R&D projects to continually improve and develop existing and new products. We are looking for a detail orientated individual who enjoys the challenge of design to manufacture specification.

This is the perfect role for a highly motivated individual to join a rapidly growing company.

The role will involve:

  • Design of new and innovative products. This will often require problem solving and the design of custom solutions allowing various devices to be integrated into a standard range of products.
  • Specifying designs for manufacture and preparing data packs to ensure successful production including QA, production and assembly, and QC standards.
  • Supporting sales with technical support to ensure that the solutions offered are feasible.
  • Extending the range of existing products to accommodate an ever-changing landscape of new products coming onto the market.
  • Maintenance of existing 3D and 2D data within a change control process.
  • Assistance in creating and updating technical publications (workshop manuals and operator manuals). 

 

Essential:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in an engineering role
  • Experienced user of Solidworks CAD (3D modelling and 2D drawings)
  • Experience using Solidworks PDM Pro
  • Experience of design for sheet metal and fabricated product
  • Specification of design for manufacture
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment.
  • Confident liaising with suppliers and customers
  • Open and flexible approach, and ability to work under pressure.

Preferred:

· Solidworks Composer

· Prototyping and working with development models.

· General workshop skill knowledge

· Mechanical Knowledge

· Familiar with agile working practices

Qualifications

  • HNC or Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering / Product Design
  • Experience and track record considered valuable alongside a recognised engineering qualification.
  • Engineering apprentice trained engineers are welcome.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Pension Scheme
  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Relaxed, new office environment
  • Tea & coffee provided.
  • Working hours Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00 (can be flexible to suit)
  • Parking facilities on site
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