Design Engineer

Arcus Cleaning Systems designs and manufactures advanced automated cleaning systems for customers across Food & Beverage, Chemical Production, Pharmaceuticals, Waste Management/Recycling, and Material Handling sectors throughout the UK, EU, and internationally.

Our mission is to deliver innovative, high‑performance systems that reduce resource consumption and environmental impact. We are an ambitious, people‑first company that places equal value on well‑being, innovation, and long‑term personal and professional growth.

We are looking for a Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is a hands‑on, varied role at the heart of our Design and R&D activities, ideal for someone who enjoys taking ideas from concept through to prototype and into production.

You will work closely with Sales, Manufacturing, and Service teams to ensure our products are practical, reliable, and commercially viable. We operate a 38‑hour, 4‑day working week (Monday–Thursday) and actively support structured career development in a supportive, safe, and innovative environment.

• Product Design & Development:
  • Contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of Arcus products.
  • Produce 3D CAD models, drawings, and supporting documentation using Solid Works.
  • Support R&D activities, including the design, assembly, and testing of products.
  • Build and test prototypes of Arcus products.
  • Participate in practical problem‑solving and iterative design improvements based on test results.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  • Work closely with Sales and Manufacturing to ensure smooth transition from design to production.
  • Support job costing, materials selection, fabrication methods, and production processes.
  • Develop an understanding of customer applications and business requirements.
• Customer & Site Support:
  • Visit customer sites for engineering assessments, installations, commissioning, and service support.
  • Travel within the UK and internationally as required.
• Personal & Professional Development:
  • Actively contribute to your own personal, professional, and technical development plan.
  • Play a meaningful role in the ongoing success and growth of the company.

• Third‑level engineering qualification (HND/HNC/Degree) or relevant industry experience.
• At least 1 year’s experience in a design engineering role or relevant degree placement year.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and processes.
• 3D CAD experience (Solid Works or similar).

• Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and engineering best practice.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and data‑analysis skills.
• Competence with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, To Do).
• Experience collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Understanding of fluid power systems, pneumatic systems and basic electrical control circuits.
• Experience managing deadlines and balancing multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude with a willingness to build and test equipment.

• Annual leave: 26 days (Standard is 22 days for a 4 day week).
• Pension: 5% employer contribution (Standard is 3%).
• Development:
  Structured personal, professional and technical development plan.
• Career growth:
  Genuine, unlimited opportunities for progression in a growing company.
• Culture: A caring, supportive and safety‑focused working environment.

Send your CV and contact details to pe We’ll arrange an initial, informal conversation to answer your questions and tell you more about working at Arcus Cleaning Systems.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace.