Design Engineer - Mechanical Systems (Somerset, UK) Type: Full-time, Contract Work setup: On-site We''re looking for a hands-on design engineer to join a well-established UK manufacturer with decades of technical expertise in designing, building and maintaining engineered equipment used in controlled or hazardous environments. The organisation has built a strong reputation over many years supplying high-quality products - both bespoke and standard - to educational institutions, industrial research facilities and large laboratory projects. You''ll play a key role in shaping the company''s product development program - designing new components, improving existing products and ensuring designs are optimised for manufacturability and long-term reliability. What you''ll be doing Producing accurate 3D models and 2D technical drawings for standard and bespoke components. Driving design change requests and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including parts lists, manuals and approval drawings. Working closely with production, quality, and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from concept to manufacture. Identifying opportunities to enhance product performance, reduce warranty issues and implement innovative design solutions. What you''ll bring Proven experience as a design engineer within a manufacturing or fabrication environment (sheet metal or plastics preferred). Strong 3D CAD skills using Autodesk Inv