Role:

Design Engineer

Location:

Desborough

Working Hours:

Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm | Friday 9:30am-5:00pm

Salary:

£40,000-£45,000pa (Dependant on experience) Benefits: Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Christmas bonus

Expenses or access to pool cars

On-site canteen facilities

Free tea and coffee

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Kettering, specialising in the design and manufacture of manufacturing equipment, materials handling systems and bespoke machinery for a broad range of industrial customers. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

The Role

As Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical designs across a range of projects, supporting them from initial concept through to commissioning. Key responsibilities include: Producing 3D models, layouts and detailed designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD

Designing sheet metal and fabricated components for conveyor systems and special-purpose machinery

Creating general arrangement drawings, bills of materials and detailed manufacturing documentation

Supporting projects throughout the full lifecycle, from concept to commissioning

Integrating machinery and equipment into efficient and practical plant layouts

Collaborating closely with Sales, Projects, Manufacturing, suppliers and customers

Contributing to continuous improvement of design standards, quality and cost efficiency

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Proven experience in a Design Engineer or Project Engineer role

Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD

Essential experience designing sheet metal and fabricated products

Experience with conveyor systems or special-purpose machinery (desirable)

A good understanding of relevant regulations and basic electrical principles

Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

How to Apply

Impact are acting as an agency on behalf of our client. If you have the experience and skills required for this Design Engineer position, we would welcome your application. Please upload your CV online or contact Alex on 01604 239555 for further information.

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