Design Engineer (Mechanical)

A&S Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company based in Ipswich is seeking a Design & Production Engineer. This role offers a unique blend of design and hands-on engineering, overseeing projects from concept to commissioning. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, strong 3D CAD skills, and experience in machine design and production environments. The position promises competitive pay, ongoing support, and the opportunity to see your designs come to life.

Benefits

Solid career prospects

Stable company environment

Supportive technical team

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or similar.
• Strong 3D CAD experience, preferably with Inventor.
• Proven machine design and hands-on production experience.

Responsibilities

• Design special purpose machinery using CAD software.
• Manage projects from order to commissioning.
• Support production with machine assembly and testing.

Skills

3D CAD (Inventor)

Machine design

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Design & Production Engineer – Ipswich – IRO £45,000 depending on experience

Are you an engineer who enjoys both designing machinery and getting hands-on in production? Do you want to see your designs built, tested and commissioned, not just sit on a screen?

We are recruiting for a long-established UK manufacturer of specialist processing equipment with a worldwide customer base. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Design & Production Engineer to join their technical team and play a key role in designing, building and delivering bespoke machinery.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a true engineering position, combining design office work with practical, shop-floor involvement.

The Role of Design Engineer

You will be involved throughout the full lifecycle of each project, from concept and design through to build, test and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design special purpose machinery using 3D CAD (Inventor) and 2D AutoCAD
• Produce drawings, layouts, BOMs and technical documentation
• Work closely with production, supporting the build and assembly of machines
• Get hands-on in the workshop to assist with fitting, testing and fault finding
• Manage projects from order to commissioning
• Carry out in-house testing and factory trials
• Support site surveys and commissioning when required
• Maintain technical files for UKCA / CE compliance
• Provide technical support to sales, production and service teams
• Drive continuous improvement in design, build quality and processes

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or similar
• Strong 3D CAD experience (Inventor preferred)
• Proven experience in both machine design and hands-on production / build environments
• Background in special purpose machinery, automation or bespoke equipment
• Practical, proactive and comfortable working on the shop floor
• Organised and capable of managing multiple projects
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a positive, hands-on attitude

Why Join?

• Work on bespoke machinery from design through to build
• Genuine mix of design and practical engineering
• Real ownership of projects start to finish
• Established, stable company with an excellent reputation
• Supportive technical team and long-term career prospects
• See your designs physically built and installed with customers

If you are an engineer who enjoys both designing machinery and being involved in how it is built and tested, this role offers the perfect balance of office and shop-floor engineering.