Design Engineer

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Design Engineer to create models and drawings for engines. This role requires collaboration with various departments and strong proficiency in CAD, preferably Siemens NX. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and possess problem-solving and organisational skills. The position offers competitive salary, alongside benefits like a gym, holiday days, and a pension scheme, ensuring a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days’ holiday

Onsite gym

In-house doctor and dentist

ULEV car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

JCB Rewards Hub

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline is required.
• Experience producing models and drawings of precision components is preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T principles is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create models and drawings for engines from concept to production.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure designs meet requirements.
• Manage parts/assemblies using Siemens Teamcenter software.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD

Attention to detail

Basic understanding of internal combustion engines

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

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About the role

As a Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in creating models and drawings for our engines. From concept design through to production, you’ll help bring innovative ideas to life while maintaining detailed design documentation to capture decisions, justifications, and technical insights. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do—you’ll work closely with multiple departments to ensure designs are robust, cost-effective, and meet all requirements.

We welcome applications from engineers with limited experience who are eager to learn and grow within a world‑class team.

What does this roleinvolve day to day?

• Proficiency in CAD (preferably Siemens NX) and BOM management.
• Release and manage parts/assemblies using Siemens Teamcenter software.
• Own the design of components from concept through to production.
• Apply GD&T principles to create complex, detailed drawings.
• Perform calculations and basic analysis (bolted joints, tolerance stacks, simple FEA), and produce reports to support validation and capture design history.
• Understand various manufacturing techniques—casting, forging, sheet metal, pipe bending, and machining.
• Improve existing designs to resolve issues and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with departments such as Purchasing, Quality, and Assembly.

This will be suited to you if...

• You hold a degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• You're enthusiastic, inquisitive, and passionate about problem-solving.
• You have an eye for detail and strong organisational skills.
• You possess a basic understanding of internal combustion engines.
• You have experience producing models and drawings of precision components.
• You're familiar with defining component specifications and applying GD&T.

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in‑person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in‑house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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