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Design Engineer

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Posted on Jul 3, 2026 by CV-Library
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£38k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
Design Engineer

Our client is a well-established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke automated equipment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Design Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking projects from concept through to manufacture while working on innovative automation solutions.

The Role

As a Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing bespoke machinery and automation systems, ensuring designs are practical, cost-effective and manufacturable.

Working closely with production, electrical engineers and customers, you'll support projects from initial concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

* Design bespoke mechanical equipment and automated machinery using 3D CAD.

* Produce manufacturing drawings, BOMs and technical documentation.

* Design assemblies incorporating motors, sensors, actuators and drives.

* Liaise with electrical and controls engineers to ensure seamless system integration.

* Support projects from concept through manufacture and installation.

* Attend design reviews and provide technical support where required.

* Work closely with production to resolve manufacturing issues.

* Identify opportunities for product improvements and cost reductions.

* Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards.

The Person

We're looking for an engineer with a strong mechanical design background and exposure to automation equipment.

Essential

* Previous experience as a Design Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer.

* Strong 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo or similar).

* Experience designing machinery or special purpose equipment.

* Knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.

* Experience producing manufacturing drawings and BOMs.

* Ability to manage multiple projects.

Desirable

* Experience with automation equipment.

* Understanding of sensors, actuators, pneumatic systems and drives.

* Exposure to servo motors and motion control.

* Knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery (programming not essential).

* Experience supporting machinery through installation or commissioning.

What's on Offer

* Salary up to £40,000

* Company pension

* Ongoing training and development

* Varied project work

* Long-term career progression

* Supportive engineering environment

Reference: 225324818

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CV-Library

Design Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 3, 2026 by CV-Library

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Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£38k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
Design Engineer

Our client is a well-established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke automated equipment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Design Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking projects from concept through to manufacture while working on innovative automation solutions.

The Role

As a Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing bespoke machinery and automation systems, ensuring designs are practical, cost-effective and manufacturable.

Working closely with production, electrical engineers and customers, you'll support projects from initial concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

* Design bespoke mechanical equipment and automated machinery using 3D CAD.

* Produce manufacturing drawings, BOMs and technical documentation.

* Design assemblies incorporating motors, sensors, actuators and drives.

* Liaise with electrical and controls engineers to ensure seamless system integration.

* Support projects from concept through manufacture and installation.

* Attend design reviews and provide technical support where required.

* Work closely with production to resolve manufacturing issues.

* Identify opportunities for product improvements and cost reductions.

* Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards.

The Person

We're looking for an engineer with a strong mechanical design background and exposure to automation equipment.

Essential

* Previous experience as a Design Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer.

* Strong 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo or similar).

* Experience designing machinery or special purpose equipment.

* Knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.

* Experience producing manufacturing drawings and BOMs.

* Ability to manage multiple projects.

Desirable

* Experience with automation equipment.

* Understanding of sensors, actuators, pneumatic systems and drives.

* Exposure to servo motors and motion control.

* Knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery (programming not essential).

* Experience supporting machinery through installation or commissioning.

What's on Offer

* Salary up to £40,000

* Company pension

* Ongoing training and development

* Varied project work

* Long-term career progression

* Supportive engineering environment
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Reference: 225324818

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