Design Engineer

Position: Design Engineer (Permanent)
Project Engineer Machinery Manufacturer

Ipswich, Suffolk

£35,000 - £40,000

Full-time, Permanent

polkadotfrog is proud to be working with a very long-established company in Ipswich that manufactures industrial machinery used in a variety of industries. They are a friendly, close-knit team who take pride in building reliable, well-made equipment and looking after their customers.

Due to business expansion, they are looking for a Project Engineer to support the delivery of customer orders from start to finish.

The Role

This is a practical, varied position where youll be involved in many parts of the project process. Typical duties include:

Generating top down / parametric 3D CAD Models using Autodesk Inventor for 3D mainly and AutoCAD for 2D

Helping plan and organise engineering projects from sales order to commissioning

Speaking with customers to understand their needs to provide project specific solutions

Producing product specifications

Supporting improvements to machinery and processes

Providing technical support on consumables

Ensure project and spears drawings are up to date

About You

Were looking for someone who is:

From an engineering background

Comfortable working in a small team where everyone gets involved

Organised and able to manage several tasks at once

Confident speaking with customers and colleagues

Practical, hands-on and able to solve problems as they arise

Experience with industrial machines or similar heavy equipment is helpful but not essential if you have the right attitude and technical understanding.

Why This Job

Small, supportive team where your work really makes a difference

Stable, long-standing company

Varied role with lots to learn

Chance to see projects through from idea to installation

At polkadotfrog, we are dedicated to ensuring both client and candidate satisfaction. We value inclusivity and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments, whether for accessibility or information in an alternative format.

Our Specialist Consultants bring expertise, passion, and dedication to delivering a professional, personalised and quality service. Our mission is simple, to create positive relationships with all our clients and job seekers. To be known for honesty, being upfront and thoughtful to those hiring and those looking for a new job. INDH