Design Engineer / Watton / £30,000 - £35,000
Must be local to watton. This position is not eligible for sponsorship with this company.
Position 1 Recruitment is working with a well-established engineering business in Watton to recruit a Design Engineer with strong mechanical design experience.
This is a great opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end design of specialist hazardous area heating systems, working on technically challenging projects within a supportive engineering team.
Full-Time Permanent Monday–Thursday: 08:30 – 17:30 AND Friday: Half day
Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days home (post-probation)
Key Responsibilities:
· Design hazardous area heaters from concept to completion
· Produce 3D models and detailed drawings using Autodesk Inventor
· Complete engineering calculations and technical design documentation
· Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
· Ensure all designs meet certification standards and client requirements
· Support Project Managers with technical input and project updates
· Verify engineering drawings and documentation for accuracy and compliance
· Liaise with document controllers, suppliers, and subcontractors
· Monitor project time allocation and support efficiency improvements
· Contribute to continuous improvement and standard product development
· Support and mentor junior/trainee engineers where required
You will have:
· Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
· Experience in mechanical design engineering
· Proficient in Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software