Design Engineer
Location: Mansfield
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 (depending on experience)
Benefits:
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
* Healthcare
* Annual Christmas performance bonus
* Standard pension
* Growth opportunity
About the Business
The business specialises in the design and manufacture of conveyor systems, bespoke one-off machinery and supporting fabrications. The company is seeking a capable Design Engineer who can take ownership of full projects and play a central role in the future of the business.
The environment suits someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a visible impact.
The Role
The Design Engineer will manage full projects from concept through to completion. This includes design work, customer communication, documentation, and supporting procurement activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Design conveyor systems and material handling equipment, including both full systems and one-off bespoke solutions.
* Produce detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings and 3D SolidWorks models.
* Create Bills of Materials and support procurement of materials and components.
* Liaise directly with customers to understand requirements and provide design updates.
* Manage complete projects, ensuring designs are accurate, manufacturable and delivered on time.
* Support fabrication work by producing clear, accurate drawings for the welding and assembly teams.
* Work closely with the small in-house team to ensure smooth project delivery and technical accuracy.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Strong experience as a Design Engineer in machinery, material handling or conveyor systems.
* Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD.
* Proficiency in 3D SolidWorks (or ability to transition quickly).
* Experience managing full design projects, including customer liaison.
* Understanding of fabrication processes; prior exposure to weld/fabrication environments is beneficial