Design and Development Engineers
Design and development engineers conceive engineering designs from product ideas or requirements in mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£35847
New workers start around £23700. Normal pay is £35847 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £54140.
Jobs
2444
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Prepares specifications for materials and other components.
- Produces final design information for use in preparation of layouts, parts lists, etc..
- Arranges construction and testing of model or prototype and modifies design if necessary.
- Prepares working designs for steam, aero, turbine, marine and electrical engines, mechanical instruments, aircraft and missile structures, vehicle and ship structures, plant and machinery equipment, domestic electrical appliances, building systems and services, and electronic computing and telecommunications equipment.
- Assesses product requirements, including costs, manufacturing feasibility and market requirements.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Critical Thinking
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Mathematics
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Reading Comprehension
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Science
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Monitoring
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Active Learning
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Active Listening
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Writing
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Speaking
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Learning Strategies
