Design Engineer

Verto People; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company based in Kettering is seeking a Design Engineer to manage the engineering and technical aspects of projects from initial concept through to manufacturing and commissioning. The ideal candidate will have experience in sheet metal design and proficiency in CAD software including SolidWorks and AutoCAD. In this role, you'll produce arrangement drawings, integrate products with machinery, and collaborate with teams to ensure successful project execution. A competitive salary of up to £45,000 and a benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000

Pension

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience with sheet metal and fabricated product design.
• Proficient in 3D and 2D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience with special purpose machinery or conveyors.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D/2D arrangement drawings for projects.
• Integrate products with third-party machinery into complete plant layouts.
• Work with sales and project teams to finalize layouts.
• Design and model products for manufacture using SolidWorks.
• Create and manage BOMs within the MRP system.

Skills

Sheet metal design

3D CAD

2D CAD

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Special-purpose machinery

Job description

Overview

Design Engineer / Project Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer required to join a well-established engineering company based in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The successful Project Engineer will be responsible for managing the engineering and technical aspects of projects from initial concept through to design, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning, working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.

Experience

The Project Engineer will have experience in sheet metal and fabricated product design, with skills in 3D and 2D CAD, ideally SolidWorks and AutoCAD, as well as experience in special purpose machinery, conveyors, or similar engineered equipment.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000
• Pension
• Benefits package

Role

• Produce arrangement drawings in 3D and / or 2D for projects and sales
• Integrate products such as conveyors, structures, and ancillary equipment with third-party machinery into complete plant layouts
• Work with sales and project teams to finalise layouts and gain customer approval before project launch
• Design, model, and detail products for manufacture using SolidWorks
• Create and manage BOMs within the MRP system