Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm

Salary at £36,000 per annum, with a salary review after successful six-month probationary period

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Design Engineer to join our well-established client based in Nottingham on a full-time permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering an amazing annual salary and excellent room to grow and progress within an innovative and rapidly expanding company.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus all national bank holidays
• Time ff in lieu (TOIL)
• Opportunities for professional growth within an advanced manufacturing environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge electromechanical and automation technologies
• Friendly and dynamic working environment

Day-to-Day Duties

• Designing and creating 3D models of electromechanical systems using SolidWorks
• Producing manufacturing detail drawings for both external suppliers and internal use
• Maintaining and developing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation including machine user manuals
• Supporting all design and manufacturing tasks related to New Product Introduction (NPI) and production machinery
• Working with bespoke systems incorporating mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
• Coordinating with production teams, suppliers, and contractors to meet project milestones
• Communicating effectively across departments, including presenting design solutions at weekly operational meetings
• Assisting in the preparation of estimated project costs and obtaining supplier quotations
• Staying informed on relevant industry regulations and standards

Essential Skills

• A minimum 2:2 degree in Mechanical, Design, or Manufacturing Engineering (or a closely related discipline)
• At least three years’ experience using CAD software, ideally SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of bespoke mechanical systems
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills
• Able to manage workload independently and meet project deadlines
• Competent in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, etc.)
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with electro-mechanical systems, automation, or within a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and a desire to learn more
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics integration
• Previous experience in creating or updating technical documentation and manuals

Training

• Ongoing support and learning opportunities within the design and advanced manufacturing teams
• Hands-on exposure to innovative technology and product development processes
• Room to grow into senior or specialist roles as the company continues to expand

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People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process