Design Engineer role in Aylesford, Kent | £45–50k + benefits | Permanent, full-time |
Location: Aylesford, Kent
Salary: Circa £45,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
Morgan Jones is working confidentially with an established UK manufacturer to recruit a Design Engineer to join their growing Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their design capability while gaining exposure to real-world manufacturing and production engineering.
Why join our client
• Modern manufacturing environment with ongoing investment in automation
• Structured engineering team with clear processes and support
• Strong commitment to training, development and long-term progression
• Stable, people-focused business with an excellent benefits package
Key responsibilities
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings
• Support the design of components, tooling and production equipment
• Produce clear manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
• Manage drawing control, revisions and data within a PDM system
• Support production improvements, tooling changes and equipment upgrades
• Work closely with engineering, production and maintenance teams
• Assist with technical investigations and problem-solving activities
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of drawing standards and processes
Skills and experience
• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or similar, or equivalent experience
• Experience using 3D CAD software
• Strong attention to detail and organised working style
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
Desirable but not essential
• Autodesk Inventor
• Autodesk Vault or other PDM systems
• Exposure to FEA tools
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
Training and development will be provided for the right candidate.
Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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