Top Design Engineer Jobs in Manchester

Design and integrate mechanical structures for power modules and packages (housings, substrates, interconnects, cooling). Create 3D CAD models and drawings, ensure assembly-process compatibility (sintering, soldering, wire/clip bonding, potting), collaborate with process engineers and suppliers, support prototyping/testing, and drive DFM/DFR and documentation. Role focuses on SiC/GaN solutions for traction and industrial applications; travel ~25%.

As a Test Design Engineer, you will lead the design of test solutions for aerospace and defence systems, ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements. You will collaborate with stakeholders and integrate testing systems throughout the product lifecycle.

Lead design, specification, and delivery of HV/EHV cable systems from concept to completion. Perform routing, burial risk, thermal/EMC/mechanical modelling, ratings and installation methodology; coordinate multidisciplinary teams; provide client technical assurance; manage procurement, construction, commissioning, inspections and vendor oversight; mentor engineers and support business development.

Perform detailed electrical power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, harmonics, stability), develop system design documentation (single-line diagrams, schematics, layouts), prepare technical specifications for HV equipment, ensure compliance with standards and grid codes, support sales/customer engagement, and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams throughout project lifecycle.

Lead design and delivery of HV/EHV substations (11kV–400kV) for transmission, distribution and renewables. Client liaison, produce primary substation design deliverables, coordinate multidiscipline teams, apply National Grid/DNO/IEC standards, prepare equipment specifications, manage H&S and CDM design duties, support bids and project delivery to budget, time and quality.

Produce temporary works designs for excavation support, propping, formwork and falsework; check drawings to BS5975:2019; attend client meetings and site visits; review design briefs; manage workload and contribute to continuous improvement.

Lead delivery and technical quality for HVDC projects including cable system modelling, rating calculations, routing and installation studies, converter station layouts, specifications, drawings, testing support, and mentoring junior engineers while supporting bid and business development activities.

Design and deliver mechanical and electromechanical solutions from concept to production for electronic gaming machines. Produce detailed CAD models and documentation, ensure manufacturability and compliance, support prototyping, manage project documentation and timelines, and collaborate cross-functionally to meet customer and business requirements.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer develops fluid systems, creates CAD drawings, collaborates with teams, ensures design compliance, and maintains documentation.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will develop fluid systems, create CAD drawings, ensure design safety compliance, and collaborate with engineering teams.

Design and prototype precision photonic hardware: enclosure, packaging, assemblies, and thermal management. Perform mechanical/thermal analysis, validation testing, supplier engagement, and support transfer from lab demonstrator to manufacturable systems.

Design Engineer responsible for producing detailed water and wastewater infrastructure designs, maintaining H&S/CDM 2015 compliance, managing drawings and submissions via CEMAR, coordinating with project and client teams, mentoring junior designers, performing site investigation drawings, and delivering weekly design reports.

As a Solar PV Designer, you will design HV and LV systems for solar power generation projects, manage grid connections, and ensure compliance with standards.

Deliver EC&I design tasks for infrastructure projects including LV/ELV, control/automation, instrumentation and auxiliary systems. Produce and review drawings (SLDs, loop diagrams, GA), perform electrical and instrumentation calculations, prepare design dossiers, undertake site surveys, support testing/commissioning, participate in HAZOPs and ensure compliance with standards, safety and quality requirements.

Design Engineer will develop sprinkler system designs, produce working drawings, coordinate with various stakeholders, and oversee material procurement. Responsibilities include design program management and site meetings.

The Lead Design Engineer will design and deliver advanced security systems, support sales teams, perform technical calculations, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure system installation and compliance.

Design and programme sprinkler systems from coordination through to final working drawings and certification. Perform hydraulic calculations, prepare material schedules and procurement, attend site meetings, ensure compliance with standards, and support project managers while leading and mentoring team members.

Design and implement user-facing features by combining high-quality visual design and frontend engineering. Improve and expand the design system, build flexible components, collaborate with Product Engineers, ship to users quickly, iterate from feedback, and support customer-facing issues. Work spans wireframing, UI implementation, and end-to-end technical delivery.

Design and implement polished UI/UX at scale, improve and extend the design system, collaborate with product engineers, ship end-to-end features, iterate with user feedback, and consult on bespoke design work while balancing visual design and engineering responsibilities.

Build production-quality, pixel-accurate UI components and interactions in React Native; prototype in Figma with designers; own the design system and component library; improve performance, animations, and cross-platform UI architecture; define design-to-dev tooling and collaborate across design and engineering.

The Principal Design Engineer will shape AI-powered product experiences, lead design discussions, collaborate with teams, and mentor designers while advancing the design system.

Lead design of complex reactor island mechanical and process systems from concept through detailed design, substantiation and licensing. Manage requirements, produce engineering documentation, engage stakeholders and regulators, mitigate risks, apply configuration control, and provide technical leadership to a small engineering team.

Lead technical sales support for industrial refrigeration projects: develop system concepts, prepare costings and proposals, review tender documents, collaborate with sales/engineering/delivery, engage suppliers, mentor the sales support team, and ensure compliance with quality and HSE standards.

The Lead Design Engineer will oversee design outputs on projects, manage CAD models, produce documentation, ensure compliance with standards, and lead design reviews while mentoring junior engineers.

The Mobile UI/Design Engineer will enhance the Kraken app's UI with fluid, gesture-driven interactions in React Native, optimizing for performance and mentoring other engineers.