design engineer.

Polkadotfrog Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in Ipswich is seeking a Project Engineer to assist in the delivery of customer orders from start to finish. The role involves generating 3D CAD models, project planning, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will come from an engineering background, be practical and hands-on, and have strong communication skills. The position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will significantly affect the team's success and project delivery.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Chance to see projects through from idea to installation

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial machinery or heavy equipment is helpful.
• Comfortable working in a small team.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Generate 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Plan and organise engineering projects from sales order to commissioning.
• Provide technical support on consumables.

Skills

3D CAD Models generation

Project planning

Customer communication

Problem-solving

Technical support

Education

Engineering background

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

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 you’ll 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

We’re 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.

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