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Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new ideas and systems.
You could work: between 8am and 6pm;
There will be
4.3% more Design and development engineer jobs in 2029.
In your local area
As a design and development engineer, you could:
You could work in an office, in a workshop or in a laboratory.
You can get into this job through:
You can take a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree course.
Subjects include:
Mechanical, electrical and civil engineering qualifications might also be accepted by employers.
Courses accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) may help your career development later on.
You'll usually need:
You might be able to apply for a Product Design and Development Engineer, or Robotics Engineer, Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
This can take around 4 and a half years to complete.
You'll usually need:
You could apply directly for design and development engineer roles.
You'll need experience and qualifications in a particular branch of engineering, for example:
You can find out more about engineering careers and training from the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and Neon.
You can use your design skills to work across lots of different industries, such as:construction; biomedical engineering; electronics; renewable energy; automotive design
With experience you could become a lead design engineer, project manager or consultant
You can also improve your career opportunities by registering for chartered status with the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED).