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