Design Engineer

Design Engineer / Watton / £30,000 - £40,000

Position 1 Recruitment is working with a well-established engineering business in Watton to recruit a Design Engineer with strong mechanical design experience.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end design of specialist hazardous area heating systems, working on technically challenging projects within a supportive engineering team.

Full-Time Permanent Monday–Thursday: 08:30 – 17:30 AND Friday: Half day

Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days home (post-probation)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design hazardous area heaters from concept to completion
• Produce 3D models and detailed drawings using Autodesk Inventor
• Complete engineering calculations and technical design documentation
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Ensure all designs meet certification standards and client requirements
• Support Project Managers with technical input and project updates
• Verify engineering drawings and documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Liaise with document controllers, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Monitor project time allocation and support efficiency improvements
• Contribute to continuous improvement and standard product development
• Support and mentor junior/trainee engineers where required

You will have:

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience in mechanical design engineering
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software

For more information, contact Aiste at (phone number removed)
This position is not eligible for sponsorship with this company.