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Design Engineer

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

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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