Impact Recruitment are working in partnership with a client based in the heart of Northampton to recruit for a Mechanical Design Engineer. This is a great opportunity to join a stable and growing business where you''ll be working within an established team of engineers. Looking to break into a Design Engineer role or have a wealth of experience? Our client is open to all skill levels!You will be responsible for the Full Lifecycle Development of products. Location: NorthamptonSalary: 30,000 - 50,000 (Dependent on Experience)Job Type: Permanent Full-TimeHours: Monday to Friday day shiftThis is not a purely production-based role. It is a design-led position within a manufacturing environment, ideal for an engineer who enjoys taking ownership of products from concept through to full-scale production. You will play a key role in shaping product design, ensuring manufacturability, and supporting successful delivery into production. Key responsibilities include:Leading end-to-end product development, from concept design through to production implementationProducing detailed designs using CAD (ideally Autodesk Inventor), with a strong focus on manufacturabilityApplying Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles at all stages of developmentDeveloping prototypes, conducting testing, and supporting validation and verification activitiesDesigning jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids to support efficient production processesActing as the key link between design ..... full job details .....