Technical Design Engineer

Future Prospects Group Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave 20 days + increases

Christmas shutdown including Christmas

Company pension

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Wellbeing programme

PD and internal training

Discount scheme

Job summary

Future Prospects Group is seeking a proactive Technical Design Engineer in Hockerton, Nottinghamshire. You will lead mechanical and electrical design from concept to testing, mentor the design team, and act as the main technical contact across the business.

The role requires hands-on PLC knowledge, SolidWorks and 2D drafting skills, and a strong BOM management background, contributing to R&D projects and bespoke client solutions. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Three years+ in a senior technical design role.
• Multidisciplinary foundation across mechanical engineering, electrical circuits, and control systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and 2D drafting.
• Hands-on PLC coding and control logic experience (Ladder, FBD, ST).
• Experience generating and managing BOMs and technical documentation.
• Hands-on testing and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Design Team Leader with day-to-day operations, mentoring, and organisation of the design and technical team.
• Take ownership of mechanical and electrical design from concept through manufacturing and testing.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for engineering and technical enquiries across the business.
• Produce and review high-level 3D CAD models, drawings, control schematics, and BOMs.
• Check and sign off bespoke project drawings and engineering documentation.
• Drive delivery of key R&D projects and support bespoke customer solutions.
• Provide ongoing technical support to sales, operations, manufacturing and production teams.
• Maintain and improve engineering parts, product structures, BOM data, and processes.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

BOM management

Mentoring

3D CAD

Tools

SolidWorks

2D drafting

Job description

Technical Design Engineer

Hockerton, Nottinghamshire, Full Time, Permanent

£38,000 per annum

Future Prospects Group are delighted to be working with our client, a market-leading environmental engineering specialist, to recruit a proactive Technical Design Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic multidisciplinary opportunity for an experienced engineer with a passion for both mechanical and electrical systems to spearhead innovative product development, guide a growing design team, and contribute directly within a growing, environmental industry sector.

THE ROLE

• Supporting the Design Team Leader with the day-to-day operation, mentoring, and organisation of the design and technical team.
• Taking full ownership of mechanical and electrical design activities from initial concept through to manufacturing and testing.
• Acting as the primary technical contact for engineering and technical enquiries across the entire business.
• Producing and reviewing high-level 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, control schematics, and comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Checking and signing off bespoke project drawings, technical manuals, and engineering documentation produced across the department.
• Driving the delivery of key R&D projects and supporting the introduction of new bespoke customer solutions.
• Providing ongoing technical support and guidance to the sales, operations, manufacturing, and production teams.
• Maintaining and continuously improving engineering parts, product structures, BOM data, and overall technical processes.

THE CANDIDATE

• A minimum of three years of experience in a senior technical design role, including proven experience managing or mentoring team members.
• A strong multidisciplinary foundation across mechanical engineering, electrical circuits, and control systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, alongside established competence in 2D technical drafting packages.
• Hands‑on coding and programming experience with PLCs and control logic such as Ladder, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, or relevant web and database technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in generating, reviewing, and managing detailed Bills of Materials and technical documentation.
• Practical engineering diagnostic, fault‑finding, and hands‑on testing capabilities combined with strong project coordination skills.

THE BENEFITS

• Competitive starting salary of £38,000.
• 20 days annual leave rising with length of service, plus full Christmas shutdown including Christmas Eve off.
• Company pension scheme.
• Holiday buy and sell back scheme accessible after two years of service.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme via Wisdom Wellbeing and an AXA Healthcare helpline for you and your family.
• Personalised professional development plan and regular internal training opportunities.
• Retail discount scheme offering savings on leading commercial brands.