Join Us

Would you like to play a role in designing some of the world’s most prominent and energy efficient buildings? Guthrie Douglas Group Limited is a team of specialist engineers dedicated to creating technical shading systems for extraordinary spaces. The company collaborates with designers who share a passion for inspirational and sustainable architecture. Recent projects include Google’s European HQ, the Guggenheim Museum Abu Dhabi, One Sydney Harbour and the Lucas Museum in California.

The Role:
Are you a creative and technically skilled engineer ready to shape the future of shading and blind systems? We’re looking for a Design Engineer to join our dynamic team and lead the development of innovative products and manufacturing solutions. This is a hands-on role where your ideas will directly influence product performance, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction. This exciting position is a full-time, on-site role in Warwick.

Key Objectives:
To execute engineering work at a high level of competence while continuously refining engineering processes and methods to support product innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading New Product Introduction from concept to production.
• Designing and developing mechanical systems and production equipment.
• Interpreting and working with architectural and engineering drawings.
• Conducting design of experiments and modelling system behaviour.
• Applying broad knowledge of manufacturing techniques to improve processes.
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Overseeing major engineering projects and feasibility studies.
• Driving improvements in Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly.
• Troubleshooting product performance and installation issues.
• Collaborating with Specification and Pitching teams to win new projects.

Person Specification:

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communicator with stakeholder management experience.
• A pragmatic problem solver with a meticulous approach to documentation.
• A team player who motivates others.

Experience:

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Expertise in Design for Manufacture and Assembly.
• Familiarity with modern manufacturing methods (CNC, additive, laser, robotics).
• Experience in mechanical system design and engineering development activities (FMEA, NPI, risk registers, etc.).

Location & Package:

• Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (40 hours a week), full time, permanent position, flexible working options are available.
• Based in our Warwick office, CV34 6TE
• £40k salary per annum depending on experience
• We want to share our success with all of our employees, that’s why we have company bonus scheme, in addition to a competitive salary we also contribute to your pension and offer life assurance
• 31 days holiday p.a inc. bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Quarterly employee awards
• Social events and an annual company challenge
• Internal technical company training
• Referral scheme
• Additional holidays

To apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to: Michele Andrews.