Position: Senior Special Workholding Design Engineer
Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £48k - £55k
Company/ Sector: Precision Engineering | Workholding | Design | Sales
Are you a creative problem solver with a knack for designing innovative fixturing solutions?
We’re on the lookout for a Sales / Senior Special Workholding Design Engineer to join a well-established precision engineering business in Nottingham.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical design background and experience in workholding who enjoys both the technical and client-facing sides of engineering.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Meet with clients to understand mechanical applications and requirements
• Plan and execute mechanical designs using 3D CAD (NX and/or SolidWorks)
• Run simulations and virtual tests to refine your designs
• Document design processes, iterations, and analytics
• Liaise with clients, designers, engineers, and manufacturers to ensure smooth project delivery
• Prepare technical reports, design specifications, and operational manuals
• Keep up to date with new technologies and design trends
What You’ll Bring
• Mechanical engineering degree desirable (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proven sales experience, ideally within an engineering or workholding environment
• 3+ years’ engineering experience, ideally in special fixturing or precision tooling
• Proficiency in Siemens NX or SolidWorks
• Strong design principles, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisational ability
This is a permanent, full-time role offering a competitive salary and the chance to work on complex, bespoke engineering projects in a dynamic environment