3D Plant Layout Engineer (SolidWorks)

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Desborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Applications Engineer role in Desborough, Northamptonshire (Full-Time, Onsite) offering up to £55,000 DOE. You will create engaging 3D layouts using SolidWorks, turning customer requirements into practical engineering solutions from enquiry to concept development, collaborating with Sales, Engineering, Projects and R&D.

Responsibilities include producing 3D layouts, integrating equipment, optimizing space, and contributing to standard libraries and sales content.

Qualifications

• Experience creating 3D layouts or system designs.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and develop bespoke engineering solutions.
• Understanding of process flow, material handling, manufacturing, automation, or industrial plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Producing 3D plant and equipment layouts for customer proposals using SolidWorks.
• Integrating third-party equipment into overall system designs.
• Creating layouts that maximise space utilisation while maintaining accessibility for operation, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Working closely with the Sales team to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Producing flow diagrams and material flow visualisations to support customer proposals.
• Managing design changes throughout project development and identifying practical solutions to engineering challenges.
• Supporting the development of standardised 3D model libraries and engineering drawing resources.
• Assisting with technical content for sales and marketing activities.
• Attending customer sites when required to support project activities.

Skills

3D design

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-department collaboration

Budget awareness

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Applications Engineer role in Desborough, Northamptonshire (Full-Time, Onsite) offering up to £55,000 DOE. You will create engaging 3D layouts using SolidWorks, turning customer requirements into practical engineering solutions from enquiry to concept development, collaborating with Sales, Engineering, Projects and R&D.

Responsibilities include producing 3D layouts, integrating equipment, optimizing space, and contributing to standard libraries and sales content.