3D Plant Layout Engineer – SolidWorks Specialist

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

Job summary

Reed in Desborough, Northamptonshire, is seeking an Applications Engineer to develop bespoke 3D plant layouts using SolidWorks. You will translate customer requirements into practical, commercially viable engineering solutions from enquiry through concept development, coordinating with Sales, Projects and R&D.

The role demands strong CAD skills, experience in process flow and material handling, and the ability to collaborate across departments to deliver cost-effective proposals.

Qualifications

• Experience creating 3D layouts or system designs.
• Strong SolidWorks or equivalent CAD skills.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and deliver bespoke solutions.
• Knowledge of process flow, material handling and automation in plant environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across departments.

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

SolidWorks

Requirements understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget awareness

Tools

SolidWorks

Visio

Job description

Reed in Desborough, Northamptonshire, is seeking an Applications Engineer to develop bespoke 3D plant layouts using SolidWorks. You will translate customer requirements into practical, commercially viable engineering solutions from enquiry through concept development, coordinating with Sales, Projects and R&D.

The role demands strong CAD skills, experience in process flow and material handling, and the ability to collaborate across departments to deliver cost-effective proposals.