Project Design Engineer (Racking/Automation)

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in material handling is seeking a Project Design Engineer to create AutoCAD drawings and conduct calculations for racking and automation projects across the UK. This home-based position offers a salary up to £50,000, a company car/allowance, and 25 days of holiday plus statutory leave. Ideal candidates will have experience in warehouse automation design and customer-facing roles.

Benefits

Up to £50,000 salary

Company car/allowance

25 days holiday + statutory

Competitive pension scheme

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in designing warehouse layouts using AutoCAD software.
• Customer-facing experience is highly preferable.
• Ability to work independently and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales and projects teams on automation projects.
• Create detailed AutoCAD drawings for clients.
• Visit customer sites across the UK for support.
• Prepare cost calculations and quotes.
• Maintain communication with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

AutoCAD design

Warehouse layout design

Customer-facing communication

Autonomous working

Job description

Overview

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer of material handling and automation equipment, seeking a Project Design Engineer. This position involves creating AutoCAD drawings and carrying out calculations for racking/automation projects across the UK. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer with a background in intralogistics.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the sales and projects team on all racking and automation projects
• Creating detailed AutoCAD drawings to suit the requirements of the client
• Attending customer sites across the UK to support the project/sales teams with client visits
• Preparing cost calculations and quotes, ensuring these calculations are optimized to stay competitive
• Maintaining communication streams with 3rd party suppliers, internal stakeholders and customers

Requirements

• Preference for someone who has worked for a Warehouse Automation or Racking business and has extensive experience in designing warehouse layouts using AutoCAD software
• Experience in customer-facing work is highly preferable due to expectations to visit clients with the sales/project teams
• Ability to work autonomously; role is home-based and requires travel
• Location: UK

Benefits

• Up to £50,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Company car/Allowance
• 25 days holiday + statutory
• Competitive pension scheme
• Discount schemes

About the Company

Part of a wider group, the company are an international manufacturer of material handling with a fast-growing robotics and automation department. They are involved in supplying various other types of warehouse equipment and are a market-leading brand within the material handling sector with 30 years of consistent growth and a focus on becoming a solution specialist in automation and robotics.