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Design Engineer in Desborough

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Job Description

ROLE: Design Engineer

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LOCATION: Kettering

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HOURS OF WORK: Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5pm / Fri 9:30am-5pm

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BASIC SALARY: £43,000-£50,000

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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Free onsite parking, pension scheme, Christmas bonus, expenses or pool cars, canteen facilities, free tea & coffee

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Company Profile

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Our client is seeking a Design Engineer to join their engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Kettering on a permanent basis. They design and build recycling equipment, materials handling systems, and bespoke conveyor machinery for a wide range of industrial customers.

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In this Design Engineer role, you will:

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  • Produce 3D models, layouts, and detailed designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
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  • Design sheet metal and fabricated components for conveyor systems and special-purpose machinery.
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  • Create GA drawings, BOMs, and support projects from concept to commissioning.
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  • Integrate machinery and equipment into efficient plant layouts.
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  • Work with Sales, Projects, Manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
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  • Support continuous improvement across design quality, standards, and cost efficiency.
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In order to be successful as a Design Engineer you must:

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  • Have Design or Project Engineering experience.
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  • Be proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
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  • Have strong sheet metal and fabricated product design experience (essential).
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  • Experience with conveyors or special-purpose machinery (desirable).
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  • Good understanding of regulatory and basic electrical principles.
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  • Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
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  • HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
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If you have the relevant experience our client is looking for in this Design Engineer role, we would like to hear from you. Upload your CV online or call our Wellingborough land-line for more information.

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Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client

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Design Engineer in Desborough

Desborough, UK
Full time

Published on 12/10/2025

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