Design Engineer

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and manufacturing company is seeking a Design Engineer in Mansfield. The role involves managing full projects from concept to completion, including design, documentation, and liaising with customers. Candidates should have strong experience in designing conveyor systems and proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits like healthcare and a performance bonus, and the chance to make a significant impact within the company.

Benefits

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare

Annual Christmas performance bonus

Standard pension

Growth opportunity

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Design Engineer in machinery, material handling or conveyor systems.
• Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD and 3D SolidWorks.
• Experience managing full design projects.

Responsibilities

• Design conveyor systems and material handling equipment.
• Produce detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings and 3D SolidWorks models.
• Create Bills of Materials and support procurement.

Skills

Design engineering in machinery

2D AutoCAD proficiency

3D SolidWorks proficiency

Project management experience

Customer liaison skills

Understanding of fabrication processes

Job description

Design Engineer

Location: Mansfield

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Healthcare
• Annual Christmas performance bonus
• Standard pension
• Growth opportunity

About the Business

The business specialises in the design and manufacture of conveyor systems, bespoke one-off machinery and supporting fabrications. The company is seeking a capable Design Engineer who can take ownership of full projects and play a central role in the future of the business.

The environment suits someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a visible impact.

The Role

The Design Engineer will manage full projects from concept through to completion. This includes design work, customer communication, documentation, and supporting procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design conveyor systems and material handling equipment, including both full systems and one-off bespoke solutions.
• Produce detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings and 3D SolidWorks models.
• Create Bills of Materials and support procurement of materials and components.
• Liaise directly with customers to understand requirements and provide design updates.
• Manage complete projects, ensuring designs are accurate, manufacturable and delivered on time.
• Support fabrication work by producing clear, accurate drawings for the welding and assembly teams.
• Work closely with the small in-house team to ensure smooth project delivery and technical accuracy.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Strong experience as a Design Engineer in machinery, material handling or conveyor systems.
• Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in 3D SolidWorks (or ability to transition quickly).
• Experience managing full design projects, including customer liaison.
• Understanding of fabrication processes; prior exposure to weld/fabrication environments is beneficial.