Junior/Design Engineer

ACS Staffing Solutions; Corby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company in Corby is seeking a Junior/Design Engineer to join their team. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings, preparing layouts for manufacturing while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has strong modelling skills in Inventor and experience with AutoCAD. Occasional customer site visits may be required. This role offers the opportunity to engage in various projects, fulfilling an essential part of product development.

Qualifications

• Experience designing machinery, sheet-metal parts, and/or machined components.
• Ability to work independently and manage changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Creating 3D models of components and assemblies using Inventor.
• Producing 2D drawings for laser cutting, welding, and assembly.
• Preparing AutoCAD LT layouts.
• Writing product manuals and technical documentation.
• Performing engineering calculations and finite element analysis.

Skills

3D modelling skills (Inventor or similar)

2D drafting experience (AutoCAD)

Confident engineering calculation ability

Good communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Good Microsoft Office skills

Flexibility

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Sage X3

Job description

Junior/Design Engineer

Corby

Salary - Competitive DOE

Here’s your chance to join a growing engineering team where your ideas genuinely matter. This role would suit someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, creating well-engineered products, and seeing designs come to life on the shop floor. You’ll play a key part in developing bespoke equipment and systems that are built to a high standard and tailored to customer needs.

If you’re looking for variety, ownership, and the satisfaction of taking a design from concept through to manufacture, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating 3D models of components and assemblies using Inventor
• Producing clear, accurate 2D drawings for laser cutting, welding, and assembly
• Preparing AutoCAD LT layouts
• Writing product manuals and technical documentation
• Performing engineering calculations and finite element analysis
• Ensuring all designs meet relevant ISO and Health & Safety standards
• Building product structures and BoMs in Sage X3
• Supporting the development of new products through research, testing, and validation
• Working closely with production, purchasing, service, and sales to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and ready for manufacture
• Visiting customer sites when required to support real-world applications

Your First 12 Months

You’ll start by getting hands‑on with the product range and shaping designs for the company’s core equipment. Over your first year, you’ll gradually move into larger, more complex projects—eventually playing a key role in creating completely new products that align with future sales strategies.

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be a practical problem‑solver with an eye for detail and a passion for turning ideas into engineered solutions. The ideal person will have:

Essential

• Experience designing machinery, sheet‑metal parts, and/or machined components
• Strong 3D modelling skills (Inventor or similar)
• 2D drafting experience (AutoCAD)
• Confident engineering calculation ability
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong internal relationships
• Strong organisational skills and great attention to detail
• A proactive mindset and the ability to work independently
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Flexibility and a positive, “can‑do” approach

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar manufacturing environment
• Understanding of risk analysis and machinery directives
• Full UK driving licence

Additional Information

Occasional customer‑site visits may be required. Priorities can shift quickly, so you’ll need to be adaptable and comfortable managing changing schedules. Duties may evolve over time to support the needs of the business.

If interested, please apply here, or call Kim to discuss further.