Design Engineer

Location: Weldon

Design Engineer

Modular Conveyor Systems is growing rapidly and is hiring a Design Engineer to support increasing project demand and free up senior leadership to focus on future innovation. You’ll join a business at an exciting growth stage, working on real engineering challenges with autonomy, trust, and clear progression opportunities. Alongside competitive pay, you’ll benefit from flexible working, modern tools, and the chance to shape designs that go straight into manufacture.

About Modular Conveyor Systems

Modular Conveyor Systems is a fast-growing UK conveyor manufacturer and mechanical installation partner, supporting system integrators across logistics, automation, warehousing, and manufacturing. Founded just three years ago, the business has expanded quickly due to strong customer relationships, high technical standards, and a practical, engineering-led approach.

The team designs and manufactures modular conveyor solutions using Autodesk Inventor, delivering both standardised systems and bespoke layouts tailored to customer requirements. With a move to a significantly larger facility underway and major customers driving increasing project volume, this is a genuinely exciting time to join the business.

The Role – Design Engineer

You’ll take ownership of conveyor system designs from concept through to issued-for-manufacture drawings, working closely with the Managing Director, shop floor team, and project stakeholders. Designs are rarely created from a blank sheet - you’ll work from an established design library and proven concepts, developing them into complete systems ready for build and installation.

You’ll also have the opportunity to influence how designs are standardised, updated, and improved as the business continues to scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

Designing modular conveyor systems using Autodesk Inventor

Developing layouts, assemblies, and full manufacturing drawing packs

Producing clear job packs, BOMs, and assembly documentation

Supporting the shop floor by explaining designs and resolving queries

Updating and improving the standard conveyor design library

Contributing to bespoke or non-standard conveyor projects when required

Working collaboratively in a small, agile engineering team where your input matters

What You’ll Bring

Strong experience using Autodesk Inventor (or similar package) in a mechanical design environment

Background in mechanical design engineering (conveyors or similar sheet metal/mechanical systems beneficial but not essential)

Ability to take a concept or existing design and develop it into a complete, build-ready solution

Practical, solutions-focused mindset with attention to detail

Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating closely with others

Clear communication skills, particularly when supporting production teams

Industry experience is helpful, but strong engineering fundamentals and Inventor capability are the priority.

Why Join Modular Conveyor Systems?

Be part of a high-growth engineering business where your work has immediate impact

Designs you create go straight into manufacture, not just onto a screen

Real autonomy and trust - no micromanagement, just clear ownership

Progression opportunity as the business grows, with scope to shape the design function

Hybrid working available once you’re established and trust is built

Supportive, down-to-earth culture focused on getting good work done

Location, Hours & Working Pattern

Location:

Corby, Northamptonshire

Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Working pattern:

Office-based during probation to build relationships and understanding

Hybrid working available thereafter (typically 2–3 days on site, depending on project needs)

Salary & Benefits

Salary:
Up to £45,000 DOE

Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension:
Standard company contribution

Tools:
Autodesk Inventor and modern design software provided

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a Design Engineer looking for a role where your work genuinely matters and you can grow alongside a business on an exciting trajectory, we’d love to hear from you.

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