Design Engineer in Etwall

Job Description

A leading UK manufacturing organisation is looking to appoint a Design Engineer to support major capital investment projects across multiple manufacturing facilities nationwide.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong CAD design capability and engineering experience within a production/manufacturing environment to join their central engineering and capital projects function, supporting projects typically ranging from £250K to £2M.\n\nThe role is primarily focused on supporting manufacturing operations across their network of factories and the central capital projects team by providing upfront engineering design, plant layout support, process improvement analysis, and technical project coordination during the early concept and feasibility stages of capital projects.\n\nThe position is based in the Derbyshire area and will involve regular travel to manufacturing plants across the UK, including occasional overnight stays.\n\nWhat's in it for you as Design Engineer\n\nSalary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE\n15% Annual Bonus\nCompany Car or Car Allowance\nBUPA Healthcare\nTraining and career development opportunities\nShare Option Scheme\n10% Company Pension Contribution\n27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays\nHoliday Buy/Sell SchemeKey Responsibilities of Design Engineer \n\nProduce 2D and 3D engineering designs for manufacturing and capital projects\nSupport concept development, plant layouts, machinery positioning, and equipment integration\nVisit manufacturing sites to assess existing operations and identify process bottlenecks and improvement opportunities\nWork closely with operations, engineering, and project teams to develop practical engineering solutions\nLiaise with suppliers and contractors to obtain technical information, specifications, and quotations\nSupport the preparation of tender documentation and technical specifications for capital equipment procurement\nAssist in feasibility studies and project planning activities\nProvide engineering and CAD support across a variety of manufacturing improvement and capital expenditure projectsDesign Engineer Candidate Requirements\n\nApplicants should ideally come from one of the following backgrounds:\n\nMechanical Engineering\nProcess Engineering\nChemical EngineeringYou will also require:\n\nPrevious experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment\nStrong understanding of process manufacturing operations\nExperience producing machinery, process, or equipment layouts\n2D and 3D CAD design experience using one or more of the following: \nAutoCAD\nSolidWorks\nInventor\nFusion 360\nAbility to communicate effectively with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders\nFull UK Driving LicenceThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business investing heavily in UK operations and engineering improvement projects.\n\nAPPLY NOW