Design Engineer

Job description

• JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
• LOCATION: Bristol, near Temple Meads (BS2 0RA) - This is an office-based position
• CONTRACT: Permanent - Full-time (Mon-Fri)
• SALARY: £Competitive (plus bonus up to 5% annual salary)

THE COMPANY

Over the past 30 years, L&T has become a global player in the medical simulation education market. It has ambitious plans for further growth in the next 5 years across the globe, through investment and new product development.

Multi award-winning and still privately owned, the £25M business has grown from a tabletop start-up, to a multinational business with its head office and manufacturing in Bristol, along with sales offices in the USA, Australia and Sweden.

The vision of the business remains as it always has: to design and manufacture medical task trainers which through deliberate clinical practice help improve patient outcomes.

People are at the heart of L&T, they comprise the expertise, contribute to and deliver the vision, in this fascinating and growing market sector. Take a look at what we are all about.

THE ROLE

The role aims to develop L&T products from early prototypes to their final production version via collaboration with the Project Lead. As part of the project team, you will liaise with OPS/ENG and PM Teams to deliver the project deliverables through the NPD phases. Working with Eng. To facilitate a smooth and accurate Tooling/Handover phase, follow all L&T procedures and update these when needed. Update and maintain all relevant documents and databases.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Deliver high-quality engineering designs from concept through to production release.
• Produce accurate 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and technical documentation.
• Take technical ownership of assigned components, sub-assemblies, or projects, including BoM updates.
• Ensure designs meet functional, manufacturing, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply sound engineering analysis and calculations to validate designs.
• Support, and on occasion lead, prototype builds, testing, and design verification activities.
• Work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.
• Identify and implement design improvements and cost reduction opportunities.
• Manage design and engineering changes and maintain revision control.
• Deliver tasks to agreed timescales, quality standards, and project plans.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers as required.
• Follows L&T’s QMS Procedures and Work Instructions.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 4 years of professional work experience in product development or R&D.
• Strong grounding in mechanical engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD (inc. Surface modelling) and 2D drawing creation to relevant standards.
• Experience with tolerance analysis and design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA).
• Practical knowledge of common manufacturing methods, including machining, sheet metal, and injection moulding
• Experience delivering prototypes, testing, and design verification activities.
• Ability to apply engineering calculations and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.
• Understanding of engineering change control, quality systems, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of RTV silicones and PU foams would be beneficial.
• Experience with Arduino programming and or mechatronics would be beneficial.

THE PACKAGE

In return we offer a competitive salary and a performance-related bonus based on personal objectives that pays up to 5% of your salary annually, study support and the chance to progress in a rapidly growing company.

We have recently introduced a new flexible working policy; it currently allows employees (following a probationary period) to work from home one day a week (if their work can be done from home) and also to work longer hours during the week and finish early on a Friday. This is a new initiative that we will review and extend if our employees value it and it works well.

Other benefits include a salary sacrifice pension scheme where the company matches your contribution up to 5% plus Employer NI savings - currently 15% of your contribution (this also applies to voluntary contributions), a non-contributory healthcare cash plan including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), life insurance paying 4x your salary, access to a virtual GP, 25 days holiday (with possibility of buying additional leave), and a cycle to work scheme.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you feel you have got what it takes, please send your CV with a covering letter telling us why you consider yourself suitable for the role, to the HR Manager, Limbs & Things.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of Bristol

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English