Deisgn Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Desborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Desborough is seeking a Design Engineer to produce detailed 2D and 3D drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Candidates should have previous experience within structural steel or similar industries. The role includes managing Bills of Materials and collaborating with various teams to ensure design quality. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000, along with a range of benefits including 32 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

32 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Medical scheme

On-site parking

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Design or Project Engineer within structural steel or similar industries.
• Ability to read and create technical drawings and specifications.
• Background in steel fabrication and sheet metal work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D drawings and specifications.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and sales teams on designs.

Skills

Technical drawing skills

SolidWorks proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Organizational skills

Creativity

Education

HNC or equivalent in design engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Role: Design Engineer

Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum
Location: Desborough, Northamptonshire
Hours: 8:30–17:00 Mon–Thu, 9:30–17:00 Fri
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Company

Interaction Technical have partnered with a market-leading manufacturer of waste management equipment in their search for experienced Design Engineers to join their growing team. Our client is well-established within the industry and is experiencing significant growth, expanding their projects department to meet demand.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary: £45,000–£50,000 (DOE)
• 32 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Medical scheme
• On-site parking
• Clean, modern working environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

The Role

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D drawings and specifications using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for company products, including conveyors, structural steel, and ancillary equipment.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the company ERP system.
• Ensure drawing quality, continuity, and compliance with relevant directives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and sales teams to ensure designs meet business requirements.
• Review and improve existing designs, including site visits to assess installed products.
• Lead projects effectively, providing engineering support and mentoring team members.
• Carry out cost analysis for new projects and ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.

The Requirements

• Previous experience as a Design or Project Engineer within structural steel or similar industries (essential).
• Ability to read and create technical drawings and specifications (essential).
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD (advantageous).
• Background in steel fabrication and sheet metal work (advantageous).
• Relevant qualifications in design engineering (HNC or equivalent preferred).
• Strong organisational skills, creativity, and ability to work as part of a team.

Apply Today

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across multiple industries, including Technical & Engineering. For more information or to apply, contact:

Julius Okmanas
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