Design Engineer

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 Solid Works 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 Solid Works 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 for further information.