Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer

King's Lynn | Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive from £40,000, DOE | Overtime paid at time and a half

Key facts:

• SolidWorks / 3D CAD + strong engineering drawing skills
• DFM (Design for Manufacture), stainless steel fabrication, sheet metal
• Sector: Food processing machinery, (conveyors, mixers, washers, packaging)
• Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-17:00, Fri 07:00-15:30

About the role:
Join a long-established, family-run engineering and manufacturing business designing bespoke food production equipment and stainless-steel processing systems. You'll take projects from concept through to manufacture, creating highly manufacturable designs and working closely with fabrication and production teams.

Responsibilities:

• Create 3D models and assemblies in SolidWorks; produce detailed manufacturing drawings
• Design conveyors, chutes, guarding, frames and processing equipment for food environments
• Apply DFM for stainless steel fabrication, machining and assembly
• Work with production to optimise manufacturability and support continuous improvement

About you:

• Experience as a Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer in food machinery / food equipment / processing machinery
• Strong SolidWorks and CAD skills (3D modelling)
• Knowledge of stainless-steel equipment, sheet metal and hygienic design
• Confident communicator who works well with manufacturing teams

Why apply:

• Permanent role in a supportive, family-run business
• Hands-on collaboration with fabrication teams and real influence over product design
• Overtime paid at time and a half

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.