Job Description of Design Engineer

As a design engineer, you shall research and develop ideas for new products and production systems. You shall also improve the performance and effectiveness of existing products. As with most engineering jobs, you could work in a variety of industries from electronics to textiles, and on any project from redesigning a mobile phone to building motorcycle parts, etc. Your exact duties are likely to include: Research - using mathematical modelling to work out whether new developments and innovations would work and be cost effective. Design - turning research ideas into technical plans using CAD/CAE software. Testing - collecting and analysing data from tests on prototypes. Modifying designs and re-testing - there are several stages before a product is ready for manufacturing. Reporting - writing or presenting regular progress reports for project managers and clients. Environmental evaluation - taking into account the environmental contact of new...