Design Engineer

Design Engineer – Respiratory Protective Equipment – £55,000 + Benefits – Surrey

Are you an experienced Design Engineer with hands-on expertise in breathing valves or respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?
I’m working with an established engineering manufacturer in Surrey who are seeking a Design Engineer to join their growing technical team.

This is a senior, technical role ideal for someone who thrives on taking projects from concept through to production. You’ll be designing and developing safety-critical products used in both industrial and defence applications — ensuring performance, compliance, and reliability at every stage of the process.

The Role

As a key member of the engineering team, you will:

• Design and develop high-quality mechanical components for respiratory protective systems.

• Lead projects from concept, design, and prototype through to full-scale production.

• Support testing, documentation, and certification to meet relevant regulatory standards.

• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and external testing partners.

• Provide technical input on materials, manufacturing processes, and design optimisation.

About You

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in breathing valves or respiratory equipment design (essential).

• Proficiency in CREO Parametric / Pro-Engineer.

• A strong background in mechanical design and NPI (New Product Introduction).

• Exposure to injection moulding, rubber moulding, and precision machining.

• Experience with DFMEA, rapid prototyping, and CAD data management systems (DDM or similar).

• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to represent the company with clients and suppliers.

A relevant engineering qualification is essential — a degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar would be an advantage.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £55,000 per annum

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Early finish on Fridays

• Pension scheme

• Opportunity to work on advanced, safety-critical design projects for industrial and defence sectors

• Supportive, technically focused environment with room to grow

If you’re a detail-oriented engineer who enjoys hands-on design, testing, and seeing your work move from concept to real-world use, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking team.

Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion about the role.