Hands-On Design Engineer | From Concept to Commissioning

Sapien; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapien Engineering is seeking a Design Engineer/Project Engineer near Market Harborough. You will take projects from concept through to manufacturing, installation and commissioning, owning designs and coordinating internal teams and customers.

The role requires hands-on, technically strong candidates with experience in GA drawings, 3D design and factory layout optimization. Driving license and access to vehicle are preferred as site work is involved.

Qualifications

• Experience producing GA drawings, layouts and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Strong SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience within engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manage designs from concept through to manufacture and commissioning.
• Understanding of sheet metal and fabrication design.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D and 3D GA drawings and system layouts.
• Use SolidWorks and AutoCAD for design and detailing.
• Integrate in-house equipment with third-party machinery for plant layouts.
• Optimize layouts for space, material flow and performance.
• Develop designs through to Design Freeze and customer approval.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D models.
• Produce and manage BOMs within an ERP/MRP system.
• Work within project cost, quality and timescale requirements.
• Attend customer sites for measurements, installation and testing.
• Provide engineering support throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Prepare technical specifications, manuals and other engineering documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing designs and processes.

Skills

GA drawings

3D design

Project ownership

Manufacturing layouts

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Sapien Engineering is seeking a Design Engineer/Project Engineer near Market Harborough. You will take projects from concept through to manufacturing, installation and commissioning, owning designs and coordinating internal teams and customers.

The role requires hands-on, technically strong candidates with experience in GA drawings, 3D design and factory layout optimization. Driving license and access to vehicle are preferred as site work is involved.