Design Engineer

Are you a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate or early-career Design Engineer looking to develop your skills within a global manufacturing environment?

We are currently recruiting for a Design Engineer I to join a leading engineering business based in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of projects, supporting the development of high-quality, cost-effective mechanical designs within a supportive and experienced team.

This role is open to graduates with a relevant degree, although the ideal candidate will have 1-2 years' practical experience in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities: -

• Produce mechanical designs that meet performance, reliability, and cost requirements
• Create and maintain documentation including drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions
• Work closely with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are practical and efficient
• Ensure compatibility across components, assemblies, and wider systems
• Carry out basic FEA/CAE analysis to support decisions
• Support continuous improvement and design optimisation activities
• Collaborating with internal teams on new product development
• Ensure designs meet relevant standards, regulations, and quality requirements
• Assist with test planning, validation, and development activities
• Support testing and contribute to ongoing design improvements

About You: -

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Graduate or 1-2 years' experience in a design/manufacturing role
• Experience or understanding of working with metals, plastics, or alloys
• Basic knowledge of engineering development processes (prototyping, testing, DFM)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to develop your career

Technical Skills: -

• Experience with CAD software
• Exposure to FEA tools (e.g. ANSYS) desirable
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

What's on Offer: -

• £30,000 - £35,000 salary (depending on experience)
• 9 day fortnight, Monday to Thursday with every other Friday off
• Hours are 07:00-16:00
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Exposure to full product lifecycle within a global business
• Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities

If you're looking to kick-start or develop your career in mechanical design engineering, Apply today!

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