Design Engineer

Polkadotfrog; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established machinery manufacturer in Ipswich is seeking a Project Engineer. The successful candidate will generate 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor and manage engineering projects from sales order to commissioning. You will work closely with customers to understand their needs and create specific solutions. This role offers a supportive team environment and the opportunity to see projects through from inception to installation. The ideal applicant is organized, problem-solving oriented, and has an engineering background.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Stable, long-standing company

Varied role with learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in engineering.
• Organized and multitasking capabilities.
• Technical understanding of industrial machinery is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Generate 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor.
• Plan and organize engineering projects from sales order to commissioning.
• Communicate with customers to provide project-specific solutions.
• Produce product specifications and support improvements to machinery.

Skills

3D CAD Modeling

Project Management

Customer Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Design Engineer Machinery Manufacturer

Ipswich, Suffolk

35,000 - 40,000

Full-time, Permanent

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

• 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

• 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.