Design Engineer

Design Engineer / Watton / £30,000 - £35,000

Must be local to watton. This position is not eligible for sponsorship with this company.

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