Design and Development Engineer\nLocation: Derby\nTerm: Permanent\nSalary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum\n\n A well-established engineering company based in Derby is seeking a Design and Development Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in both the conceptual and practical stages of new product development and innovation.\n\n The Design and Development Engineer will ideally have the following:\n\nDegree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline\n\nProven experience in a mechanical design or product development role\n\nStrong proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks )\n\nGood understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and design for manufacture (DFM)\n\nAbility to take a product from concept through to production\n\nCreative problem-solving skills and attention to detail\n\nStrong communication and teamwork skills\n\nThe Design and Development Engineer role will involve:\n\nDesigning new products and developing improvements to existing products\n\nCreating 3D CAD models and detailed technical drawings\n\nPrototyping, testing, and validating new designs\n\nWorking closely with production, quality, and purchasing teams to ensure manufacturability and cost-efficiency\n\nConducting design reviews and risk assessments\n\nMaintaining accurate documentation throughout the product development lifecycle\n\nIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your updated CV, along with your availability and salary expectations