Design Engineer

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a Design Engineer to create packaging machinery and automated systems in Nottingham. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in machinery design, strong skills in CAD, and the ability to manage projects collaboratively. The position offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary and involvement in innovative projects.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in machinery design, preferably packaging machinery.
• Proficiency in CAD packages relevant to design engineering.
• Strong understanding of machinery and bulk material handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new packaging machinery and automated systems.
• Modify existing designs for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with project engineering team for system integration.

Skills

Machinery design

CAD proficiency

Project management

Pneumatics

Bulk material handling

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

HNC/HND qualification

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Overview

Role Title: Design Engineer

Perm/Contract: Permanent

Salary Range: £38,000 - £46,000

Location: Nottingham

Hybrid: 4 Onsite / 1 home

Company: The company designs and manufactures bulk material packaging machinery, specialising in conveyors and full automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new packaging machinery and automated systems, including conveyors and robot palletizing systems.
• Modify existing designs to improve efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Collaborate with the project engineering team for system integration and mechanical design.
• Work with customers as needed to bring projects from design through to production, including handling custom machinery and system integration.
• Ensure all designs adhere to in-house standards, maintaining a focus on safety and functionality.

Essential Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in machinery design (preferably packaging machinery or similar).
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (Desirable) but open to seeing other CAD packages if the experience is relevant.
• Strong understanding of machinery, conveyors, pneumatics, and bulk material handling systems.
• Ability to manage and oversee projects, from design to integration, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Experience/Skills

• A degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent, though an HNC/HND qualification is acceptable.
• Experience with project management in design and system integration.
• Hands-on engineering background, such as service engineering or mechanical breakdown experience