Overview
Design Engineer – Sandy, Bedfordshire. Up to £45,000 (DOE)
We are recruiting for an engineering-driven business specialising in the food, beverage, and pet-food processing sector, delivering end-to-end turnkey machinery systems that cook, cool, and package products across a wide variety of formats. With over 50 years' experience, they work closely with clients from concept through installation, combining advanced CAD modelling, in-house software, and dedicated product development kitchens to iterate and validate solutions. Their global footprint spans design and manufacturing centres, and they pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and strong client partnerships to help food manufacturers scale efficiently and reliably.
Requirements
* Minimum of 2 years experience within this sector or area of expertise
* 3D modelling experience (preferably SolidWorks or Inventor)
* Work within the design team on the comprehensive range of equipment that we manufacture
* Experience using Autodesk Inventor and proficiency in AutoCAD
* Engineering background
* Ability to work on own or as part of a team and meet deadlines
* Ability to deal directly with suppliers to obtain prices and delivery times
Advantageous
* Previous shop floor hands-on experience; Machining, Welding Fabrication
* Experience of design work on food machinery and systems
* Working knowledge of steam systems/energy calculations, fluid systems, pumps and pipe work, pneumatics, stress calculations, motor/gearbox sizing, sheet metal development, tolerances of machined parts
Hours and Benefits
Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm on Fridays. Overtime is sometimes available. Holiday: 22 days, increases to 26 with service years.
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