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Applications Engineer Location: Desborough, Northamptonshire (Full-Time, Onsite) Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE Full time Permanent Are you a creative and commercially minded engineer with strong 3D design skills? Do you enjoy turning customer requirements into practical, visually impressive engineering solutions? A growing and innovative engineering business is looking for an Applications Engineer to join its technical team. This is a highly varied role where you'll work closely with Sales, Engineering, Projects, and R&D to develop bespoke plant layouts and engineering solutions for customer projects. Information sourced from JD Applications Engineer. The Role As an Applications Engineer, you'll be responsible for creating engaging and technically sound 3D layouts using SolidWorks and related design tools. You'll work on bespoke projects from initial enquiry through to concept development, ensuring solutions are practical, commercially viable, and meet customer requirements. Key responsibilities include: Producing 3D plant and equipment layouts for customer proposals using SolidWorks. Integrating third-party equipment into overall system designs. Creating layouts that maximise space utilisation while maintaining accessibility for operation, maintenance, and cleaning. Working closely with the Sales team to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions. Producing flow diagrams and material flow visualisations to support customer proposals. Managing design changes throughout project development and identifying practical solutions to engineering challenges. Supporting the development of standardised 3D model libraries and engineering drawing resources. Assisting with technical content for sales and marketing activities. Attending customer sites when required to support project activities. What We're Looking For Experience creating 3D engineering layouts or system designs. Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software. Ability to interpret customer requirements and develop bespoke engineering solutions. Understanding of process flow, material handling, manufacturing, automation, or industrial plant environments. Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to manage multiple design revisions. Commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical solutions with budget constraints. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to collaborate across multiple departments. Desirable Experience Material handling systems. Process engineering or industrial equipment layouts. Automation, manufacturing, recycling, waste handling, or capital equipment industries. Flow diagram creation using Visio or similar software. Experience producing customer-facing technical proposals and presentations.

Project Design Engineer £40,000 - £50,000 + Flexible Working Hours + Career Progression + Excellent Company Benefits Saffron Walden, Essex (Commutable from: Cambridge, Harlow, Bishop's Stortford, Braintree, Royston, Great Dunmow) Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer or Project Engineer looking to take technical ownership of bespoke projects from initial concept through to manufacture and installation? On offer is an autonomous and varied position where you will work on highly specialist projects with opportunities for international travel and long-term career progression. This expanding company are specialists within their field and have recently moved into a larger manufacturing facility due to continued growth. They work on technically challenging, bespoke projects across the UK and internationally and are now looking to strengthen their Design and Project Engineering team. In this role, you will design bespoke mechanical solutions, produce technical drawings and work closely with customers, Production, suppliers and Project Managers. You will have ownership of your own projects whilst also travelling to customer sites to conduct surveys, oversee installations and attend project meetings. This role would suit a Design Engineer with experience using Inventor, SolidWorks or similar, looking for greater project ownership and the opportunity to work on specialist engineering projects from design through to installation. The Role: Design bespoke products and solutions from initial customer requirements through to manufacture and installation Produce 3D designs / technical drawings and work closely with Production, suppliers and Project Managers Monday to Friday The Candidate: Mechanical / Project Design Engineering experience Experience with Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar Commutable to Saffron Walden Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Prototyping / Test Engineer (High Performance Vehicles) £38,000 - £42,000 + Training + Career Progression + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday + Flexible working hours Banbury Are you a Prototyping / Test Engineer who is looking for an opportunity to join a growing high-performance vehicle company that can offer you a unique opportunity to design and develop new vehicles? The company is a leading supplier of High-Performance Vehicles, specialising in the conversion of the Porch 911 for rally racing but they also will create new performance vehicles created by their internal teams. Since launching they have built a large client list through their collaborative approach, unique design process and high-quality project delivery. The successful candidate will be joining the research and development team developing ideas and products for their new line of vehicles. You will also be actioning customer ideas and needs into your approach ensuring customer satisfaction and performance. This role would suit a Prototyping / Test technician from an automotive background who is also looking for a chance to join a growing company that will allow you to be the front runner in new vehicle development. The Role: Completing all new designs and prototyping of new vehicles Completing the manufacturing of prototype parts on manual machines Troubleshoot and resolve all mechanical and electrical problems during early-stage development Fit specialised sensor, dataloggers and test equipment to monitor new vehicle performance The Person: Previous Prototyping experience Automotive background AutoCAD and SolidWorks Experienced If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Job Reference: BBBH26805c We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Project Engineer (FMCG) £45,000 - £50,000 + Project Ownership + Progression into Leadership Retford, Nottinghamshire (Commutable from: Worksop, Doncaster, Gainsborough, Lincoln, Newark-on-Trent, Mansfield, Sheffield, Scunthorpe) Are you a Project Engineer or Project Manager looking for a role where you will take full ownership of engineered projects from quote through to delivery, with real responsibility for budgets, programmes and people on site? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established engineering business supplying and supporting hygienic process and packaging equipment into food, dairy and beverage environments, in a role offering genuine autonomy and end-to-end project accountability. Due to continued demand across their project and commissioning work, they are looking to strengthen their projects team with an engineer who can manage technical, commercial and programme requirements while maintaining high standards of customer service and safety. In this role you will design and deliver process and packaging equipment projects, produce drawings (AutoCAD / SolidWorks), procure materials and labour, schedule resources, supervise contractors, manage variations and support invoicing and cash collection. The role involves regular UK & Ireland travel with occasional overnight stays. This role would suit a Project Engineer / Project Manager from a mechanical engineering background, looking for a role with ownership, responsibility and a clear route to increased leadership within a specialist projects division. The Role: Deliver engineered projects from quotation through to installation and handover Design and build process/packaging equipment systems; produce drawings (AutoCAD / SolidWorks) Manage budgets, programmes, profitability, variations and customer sign-off Supervise internal/external labour and coordinate suppliers/subcontractors UK & Ireland travel with occasional overnight stays; occasional weekend work with time in lieu The Person: Project Engineer / Project Manager with mechanical engineering apprenticeship or engineering degree Knowledge of hygienic process/packaging equipment (food, dairy, beverage) and CDM / H&S Full UK driving licence Reference Number: BBBH280276 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Design Manager or a very experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a move into management with a well established and profitable British manufacturer of packaging machinery. BASIC SALARY: up to £65,000 BENEFITS: Annual Bonus Salary Sacrifice to purchase an Electric Car. LOCATION: Office based in Bedford COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge, Huntingdon, St Neots, Biggleswade JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical Engineering Design Manager, Mechanical Design Engineer, Drawing Office Manager - packaging machinery, turnkey capital equipment, industrial equipment As our Design Manager, you will be managing the companies Mechanical Design Engineering function (Drawing Office) and a team of 5 Mechanical Design Engineers. You will spend 50% of your time managing and leading the team, and 50% as a hands on Design Engineer. You will be expected to achieve agreed delivery times & KPI s on new machines, upgrades & spare parts, to create drawings, BOM s & spares lists and will be expected to liaise effectively with the Electrical Design, Software & Controls and manufacturing teams. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Mechanical Engineering Design Manager, Mechanical Design Engineer, Drawing Office Manager - packaging machinery, turnkey capital equipment, industrial equipment You WILL be an experienced Mechanical Engineering Design Manager (or Drawing Office Manager) or will be a very experienced Design Engineer looking to move into a management role. You WILL have specific experience of special purpose machinery and ideally of packaging machinery. You WILL be a qualified Mechanical Engineer to a minimum of HNC level. You WILL have experience of using SolidWorks &/or AutoCAD software. THE COMPANY: A very well established and profitable British manufacturer of packaging machinery & turnkey lines supplying the food, chemical and pharmaceutical markets in the UK and worldwide. I have recruited for this company for over 10 years and have placed 5 people here as managers, in engineering & in sales and all are still at the company and thriving. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MPH18665, Wallace Hind Selection

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Design Manager or a very experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a move into management with a well established and profitable British manufacturer of packaging machinery. BASIC SALARY: up to £65,000 BENEFITS: Annual Bonus Salary Sacrifice to purchase an Electric Car. LOCATION: Office based in Bedford COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge, Huntingdon, St Neots, Biggleswade JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical Engineering Design Manager, Mechanical Design Engineer, Drawing Office Manager - packaging machinery, turnkey capital equipment, industrial equipment As our Design Manager, you will be managing the companies Mechanical Design Engineering function (Drawing Office) and a team of 5 Mechanical Design Engineers. You will spend 50% of your time managing and leading the team, and 50% as a hands on Design Engineer. You will be expected to achieve agreed delivery times & KPI s on new machines, upgrades & spare parts, to create drawings, BOM s & spares lists and will be expected to liaise effectively with the Electrical Design, Software & Controls and manufacturing teams. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Mechanical Engineering Design Manager, Mechanical Design Engineer, Drawing Office Manager - packaging machinery, turnkey capital equipment, industrial equipment You WILL be an experienced Mechanical Engineering Design Manager (or Drawing Office Manager) or will be a very experienced Design Engineer looking to move into a management role. You WILL have specific experience of special purpose machinery and ideally of packaging machinery. You WILL be a qualified Mechanical Engineer to a minimum of HNC level. You WILL have experience of using SolidWorks &/or AutoCAD software. THE COMPANY: A very well established and profitable British manufacturer of packaging machinery & turnkey lines supplying the food, chemical and pharmaceutical markets in the UK and worldwide. I have recruited for this company for over 10 years and have placed 5 people here as managers, in engineering & in sales and all are still at the company and thriving. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MPH18665, Wallace Hind Selection

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Design Manager or a very experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a move into management with a well established and profitable British manufacturer of packaging machinery. BASIC SALARY: up to £65,000 BENEFITS: Annual Bonus Salary Sacrifice to purchase an Electric Car. LOCATION: Office based in Bedford COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge, Huntingdon, St Neots, Biggleswade JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical Engineering Design Manager, Mechanical Design Engineer, Drawing Office Manager - packaging machinery, turnkey capital equipment, industrial equipment As our Design Manager, you will be managing the companies Mechanical Design Engineering function (Drawing Office) and a team of 5 Mechanical Design Engineers. You will spend 50% of your time managing and leading the team, and 50% as a hands on Design Engineer. You will be expected to achieve agreed delivery times & KPI s on new machines, upgrades & spare parts, to create drawings, BOM s & spares lists and will be expected to liaise effectively with the Electrical Design, Software & Controls and manufacturing teams. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Mechanical Engineering Design Manager, Mechanical Design Engineer, Drawing Office Manager - packaging machinery, turnkey capital equipment, industrial equipment You WILL be an experienced Mechanical Engineering Design Manager (or Drawing Office Manager) or will be a very experienced Design Engineer looking to move into a management role. You WILL have specific experience of special purpose machinery and ideally of packaging machinery. You WILL be a qualified Mechanical Engineer to a minimum of HNC level. You WILL have experience of using SolidWorks &/or AutoCAD software. THE COMPANY: A very well established and profitable British manufacturer of packaging machinery & turnkey lines supplying the food, chemical and pharmaceutical markets in the UK and worldwide. I have recruited for this company for over 10 years and have placed 5 people here as managers, in engineering & in sales and all are still at the company and thriving. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MPH18665, Wallace Hind Selection

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Design Manager or a very experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a move into management with a well established and profitable British manufacturer of packaging machinery. BASIC SALARY: up to £65,000 BENEFITS: Annual Bonus Salary Sacrifice to purchase an Electric Car. LOCATION: Office based in Bedford COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge, Huntingdon, St Neots, Biggleswade JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical Engineering Design Manager, Mechanical Design Engineer, Drawing Office Manager - packaging machinery, turnkey capital equipment, industrial equipment As our Design Manager, you will be managing the companies Mechanical Design Engineering function (Drawing Office) and a team of 5 Mechanical Design Engineers. You will spend 50% of your time managing and leading the team, and 50% as a hands on Design Engineer. You will be expected to achieve agreed delivery times & KPI s on new machines, upgrades & spare parts, to create drawings, BOM s & spares lists and will be expected to liaise effectively with the Electrical Design, Software & Controls and manufacturing teams. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Mechanical Engineering Design Manager, Mechanical Design Engineer, Drawing Office Manager - packaging machinery, turnkey capital equipment, industrial equipment You WILL be an experienced Mechanical Engineering Design Manager (or Drawing Office Manager) or will be a very experienced Design Engineer looking to move into a management role. You WILL have specific experience of special purpose machinery and ideally of packaging machinery. You WILL be a qualified Mechanical Engineer to a minimum of HNC level. You WILL have experience of using SolidWorks &/or AutoCAD software. THE COMPANY: A very well established and profitable British manufacturer of packaging machinery & turnkey lines supplying the food, chemical and pharmaceutical markets in the UK and worldwide. I have recruited for this company for over 10 years and have placed 5 people here as managers, in engineering & in sales and all are still at the company and thriving. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MPH18665, Wallace Hind Selection

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Design Manager or a very experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a move into management with a well established and profitable British manufacturer of packaging machinery. BASIC SALARY: up to £65,000 BENEFITS: Annual Bonus Salary Sacrifice to purchase an Electric Car. LOCATION: Office based in Bedford COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge, Huntingdon, St Neots, Biggleswade JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical Engineering Design Manager, Mechanical Design Engineer, Drawing Office Manager - packaging machinery, turnkey capital equipment, industrial equipment As our Design Manager, you will be managing the companies Mechanical Design Engineering function (Drawing Office) and a team of 5 Mechanical Design Engineers. You will spend 50% of your time managing and leading the team, and 50% as a hands on Design Engineer. You will be expected to achieve agreed delivery times & KPI s on new machines, upgrades & spare parts, to create drawings, BOM s & spares lists and will be expected to liaise effectively with the Electrical Design, Software & Controls and manufacturing teams. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Mechanical Engineering Design Manager, Mechanical Design Engineer, Drawing Office Manager - packaging machinery, turnkey capital equipment, industrial equipment You WILL be an experienced Mechanical Engineering Design Manager (or Drawing Office Manager) or will be a very experienced Design Engineer looking to move into a management role. You WILL have specific experience of special purpose machinery and ideally of packaging machinery. You WILL be a qualified Mechanical Engineer to a minimum of HNC level. You WILL have experience of using SolidWorks &/or AutoCAD software. THE COMPANY: A very well established and profitable British manufacturer of packaging machinery & turnkey lines supplying the food, chemical and pharmaceutical markets in the UK and worldwide. I have recruited for this company for over 10 years and have placed 5 people here as managers, in engineering & in sales and all are still at the company and thriving. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MPH18665, Wallace Hind Selection

Applications Engineer Location: Desborough, Northamptonshire (Full-Time, Onsite) Salary: Up to 55,000 DOE Full time Permanent Are you a creative and commercially minded engineer with strong 3D design skills? Do you enjoy turning customer requirements into practical, visually impressive engineering solutions? A growing and innovative engineering business is looking for an Applications Engineer to join its technical team. This is a highly varied role where you'll work closely with Sales, Engineering, Projects, and R&D to develop bespoke plant layouts and engineering solutions for customer projects. Information sourced from JD Applications Engineer. The Role As an Applications Engineer, you'll be responsible for creating engaging and technically sound 3D layouts using SolidWorks and related design tools. You'll work on bespoke projects from initial enquiry through to concept development, ensuring solutions are practical, commercially viable, and meet customer requirements. Key responsibilities include: Producing 3D plant and equipment layouts for customer proposals using SolidWorks. Integrating third-party equipment into overall system designs. Creating layouts that maximise space utilisation while maintaining accessibility for operation, maintenance, and cleaning. Working closely with the Sales team to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions. Producing flow diagrams and material flow visualisations to support customer proposals. Managing design changes throughout project development and identifying practical solutions to engineering challenges. Supporting the development of standardised 3D model libraries and engineering drawing resources. Assisting with technical content for sales and marketing activities. Attending customer sites when required to support project activities. What We're Looking For Experience creating 3D engineering layouts or system designs. Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software. Ability to interpret customer requirements and develop bespoke engineering solutions. Understanding of process flow, material handling, manufacturing, automation, or industrial plant environments. Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to manage multiple design revisions. Commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical solutions with budget constraints. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to collaborate across multiple departments. Desirable Experience Material handling systems. Process engineering or industrial equipment layouts. Automation, manufacturing, recycling, waste handling, or capital equipment industries. Flow diagram creation using Visio or similar software. Experience producing customer-facing technical proposals and presentations.

Our client, a global Aerospace systems manufacturer, is seeking an Electrical/Electro Mechanical Project Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team based in Slough. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in the design, development, and delivery of innovative electrical and mechanical products that support cutting-edge aerospace applications. You ll be responsible for leading new product development projects from concept through to delivery ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you ll bring together technical design expertise, project management capability, and a passion for problem-solving in a fast-paced, high-precision environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and support engineering development projects in line with company strategy and customer requirements. Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) activities using structured engineering processes. Define project objectives, create detailed project plans, and manage work packages to deliver key milestones. Produce and maintain technical documentation, project dashboards, and progress reports. Design and develop mechanical and electrical components using CATIA or similar CAD tools. Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and implement corrective actions. Apply design for manufacture, design to cost, and design for inspection principles. Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical challenges. Support R&D initiatives and contribute to new product concepts and technology roadmaps. Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards. Occasional travel to customer and supplier sites in the UK and overseas. About You Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience). Proven experience in project or design engineering within a manufacturing or aerospace environment. Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical design principles . Skilled in CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent). Experienced in project progress reporting, RFQs, and technical documentation. Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and interconnect products (advantageous). Flexible to occasionally travel within the UK and internationally. What s on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work with a globally recognised engineering brand. Structured career development and professional training. Collaborative and innovative working environment.

Fortress Recruit is supporting a Defence Manufacturing business with the recruitment of an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Poole. This is a hands on engineering position working across the full product lifecycle, with responsibility for developing and modernising complex mechanical hardware including racks, cabinets, enclosures and associated systems. Key responsibilities will include: Developing mechanical designs from concept through detailed design, verification, certification and manufacture Supporting established products and legacy systems through modernisation, product support and continuous improvement Producing and reviewing mechanical designs, drawings, models and associated technical documentation Participating in design reviews and supporting engineering sign off Applying DFM and DFA principles to ensure practical and cost-effective designs Investigating mechanical failures, supporting root cause analysis and developing engineering solutions Considering materials, environmental requirements, thermal performance, EMC, IP protection and mechanical integrity within designs Working with manufacturing, electrical, systems and other engineering disciplines to develop integrated solutions Supporting qualification testing, FMEA and wider product lifecycle activities Providing technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers and contributing to a collaborative engineering environment Supporting the ongoing development of CAD and engineering data management processes across the business To be successful in this role, you will have: A Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent engineering qualification, with Chartership, or desire to work towards this Significant mechanical engineering and design experience within a complex engineering or manufacturing environment Experience taking mechanical designs through the full product lifecycle from concept through to manufacture and product support Strong understanding of design for manufacture and assembly and relevant manufacturing processes Experience with mechanical analysis and an understanding of areas such as stress, thermal performance or FEA Experience considering environmental requirements including shock, vibration, temperature and IP protection Strong engineering judgement with the ability to review designs and contribute effectively to technical decisions Experience with Creo or SolidWorks, with the ability to adapt between CAD platforms Experience with Windchill or another engineering data management system would be beneficial Eligibility for SC clearance (5 years' UK residency without visa or sponsorship requirement) This is an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary Engineering team working on technically challenging products for demanding applications. Projects typically run over months, with engineers given a core area of responsibility alongside opportunities to support wider technical tasks, cross functional projects and areas of personal development. This is a full time, 37 hour per week permanent role based in Poole with flexibility for some remote working once bedded in. On offer is a competitive salary, with learning and development opportunity to progress. For more details or a confidential discussion, please click apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Fortress Recruit.

Client Overview My client is a design and manufacturing business, who are specialists in their respective marketplace serving medical and pharmaceutical clients. They look after product from concept to inception, working closely with the customers and being full involved in the R&D process for their products. We have TWO vacancies open here due to company expansion. Job Responsibilities Machinery design for customer orders R&D projects, product development and cost saving projects Complete ownership of your designs, development, and issuing of machines for manufacture Technical Documentation Skill Required 10 years of Design Engineering experience Must have pneumatic experience Ideally with ATEX/CE directive experience Solidworks preferred CAD package Full product life cycle & project ownership experience Compensation & Other Benefits £55,000 to £65,000 Annual Pay Review, Annual Performance Related Bonus Private Medical, Company Phone & Laptop Opportunity for career progression to those who are seeking it Please note that our clients are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only those shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful.

Design Engineer Ferndown 35,000 - 50,000 Basic + Training + Long-Term Stability + Job satisfaction + work life balance + Friendly team + Monday-Friday + Pension + Holiday + package Grasp the opportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering business as a design engineer, specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke packaging machinery and automated production systems. Work with technically interesting and bespoke machinery projects, where you will be involved throughout the design process and have the opportunity to develop your technical skills within a highly experienced engineering team. The company designs and manufactures specialist packaging machinery for customers across a range of industries, providing a varied and technically challenging environment for an engineer who enjoys designing bespoke machinery and seeing projects progress from concept through to completion. The Role of the Design Engineer Will Include: Designing bespoke packaging machinery and automated equipment Producing detailed engineering drawings and design documentation Working on both new machine designs and modifications to existing equipment Creating 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings Working closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, production and commissioning engineers The Successful Design Engineer Will Have: Previous experience within a Design Engineer or similar engineering position Experience using 3D CAD software Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes Experience working within a manufacturing, machinery, automation or packaging environment would be advantageous To apply, please call (phone number removed) and ask for Rebecka Van Ristell Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Machinery Design Engineer, Machine Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Design Technician, CAD Engineer, CAD Designer, Engineering Designer, Mechanical Design, Machine Design, Machinery Design, Packaging Machinery, Packaging Equipment, Packaging Automation, Automated Machinery, Industrial Machinery, Manufacturing Machinery, Machine Automation, Special Purpose Machinery, Bespoke Machinery, Automation, Industrial Automation, Engineering Design, 3D CAD, CAD, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Creo, Fusion 360, 3D Modelling, 3D Design, Engineering Drawings, Manufacturing Drawings, Technical Drawings, Assembly Drawings, General Arrangement Drawings, GA Drawings, Bills of Materials, BOM, Component Selection, Prototyping, Machine Build, Machine Development, Product Development, Manufacturing, Fabrication, CNC, Sheet Metal, Mechanical Components, Conveyors, Motors, Gearboxes, Pneumatics, Packaging Lines, Automated Production Lines, Food Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging, FMCG, Industrial Automation, Ferndown, Wimborne, Wimborne Minster, Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ringwood, Verwood, West Moors, Colehill, Canford Heath, Broadstone, Upton, Wareham, Blandford Forum, Blandford, Dorchester, Weymouth, New Milton, Lymington, Brockenhurst, Southampton, Eastleigh, Romsey, Winchester, Salisbury, Fordingbridge, Ringwood, New Forest, Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd, an Employment Agency. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, applications from individuals without valid UK work permission cannot be processed.

Project Engineer (Fabrication) Staffordshire 30,000 - 40,000 + Progression + Benefits Are you looking for a Project Engineer position for a leading fabrication manufacturer offering an autonomous role, where you play a pivotal role in the company and manage projects from concept through to completion? Here is a great chance to join a growing company where the standards are constantly being raised and design is becoming a strategic lever, not a support function. This role sits at the centre of that shift to help the company achieve number one status within its market. This manufacturing has blue chip clients across the UK and Europe, looking to expand their manufacturing / design team due to an increase of demand. The ideal candidate will come a fabrication background, with a good understanding of manufacturing, estimating & design processes. This is a fantastic chance to join an established manufacturer, offering development, progression and where you play a pivotal role in the companies growth The Role: Take ownership of projects from the initial customer enquiry through to design, manufacture and completion Develop initial concept drawings based on customer requirements Ask the right questions to establish exactly what the customer needs The Person: Have experience using SolidWorks Have a good understanding of different steel sections and their applications Have some sales/customer-facing experience and be comfortable dealing directly with customers Michael George - Rise Technical Recruitment - BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum York, North Yorkshire YO1 Bonus: Up to 8% Hours: 37.5 hours per week, days Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays Holiday increase: Up to 28 days after 5 years' service Subsidised gym membership Employee discounts Employee events Permanent position Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are working with a successful and growing specialist engineering business in York to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a newly created position. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and highly skilled Engineering team within a growing specialist manufacturing business. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be involved in the full engineering lifecycle, taking projects from initial concept and design through to development, testing and final production. You'll be responsible for developing robust mechanical solutions that meet customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, safety requirements and performance specifications. The role will involve: Designing mechanical components, assemblies and modular systems using SolidWorks / 3D CAD Taking ownership of designs from concept, modelling and development through to testing and commissioning Producing detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation Selecting appropriate materials and considering tolerances, thermal performance, fatigue, vibration and shock Supporting prototype builds, testing and product improvements Investigating technical issues and developing practical engineering solutions Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and technical functions Contributing to design reviews and technical discussions Managing several projects and ensuring work is delivered on time and to specification Researching technical topics and producing reports and recommendations Supporting and mentoring other members of the engineering team where required We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys hands-on engineering, technical problem solving and seeing designs develop into finished products. HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering Strong SolidWorks / 3D CAD experience Good knowledge of advanced mechanical design principles Experience taking projects from concept through to completion Strong analytical and problem-solving skills The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Excellent communication and teamwork skills A proactive, practical "can-do" attitude This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to step into a senior-level position with greater responsibility, technical ownership and the opportunity to work on specialist engineering projects. Closing date is 15 th of October 2026 Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client. To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to (url removed). By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Product Development Manager Offering Circa. £50,000 - £60,000 Basic Salary plus Great Benefits! Our client is an established and highly respected manufacturing business based in North Yorkshire. Due to continued growth, they are currently recruiting a Product Development Manager to lead the Product Development team, designing innovative new products based on market trends and specific customer requirements. The successful candidate will have excellent design judgement with the ability to turn product requirements into practical, manufacturable, and validated solutions. The Product Development Manager will ensure new and existing products are designed, validated, documented, and released in line with customer requirements, business priorities, safety expectations, quality standards, and manufacturing capability. Be focused on product design capability, technical delivery, project control, and management of the development team, ensuring robust mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and application-led solutions are delivered effectively. Product Development Manager - Key responsibilities The Product Development Manager will lead the Product Development team and be responsible for end-to-end product design delivery, design control, workload planning, technical decision-making, resource prioritisation, and performance of the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating product requirements into practical design solutions, overseeing CAD models, drawings, BOMs, test plans, validation activity, technical documentation, design reviews, and product release outputs. The Product Development Manager will also support type approval, liaise with test facilities and notified bodies where required, and ensure product knowledge is embedded across production, product support, and commercial teams. Product Development Manager Skills & Experience STEM related Degree is preferred. Solid experience gained in product development, design engineering, application engineering, or a related technical leadership role. Strong product design capability across mechanical, electrical, automotive, industrial, transportation, aerospace, agricultural or earthmoving applications. Experience managing technical teams, planning workloads, prioritising resources, tracking actions, and controlling delivery. Competent in CAD, preferably SolidWorks, plus BOMs, drawings, specifications, test plans, reports, and Microsoft Office tools. Strong leadership, coaching, organisation, workload planning, prioritisation, follow-up, and delivery control. Clear communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, technical reporting, and design review capability. The Product Development Manager position is offering £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary plus great benefits! This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday Friday 8.30am 4.30pm. Based at our client s North Yorkshire office with flexibility to attend customer sites and testing facilities. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Product Development Manager. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Design Manager or a very experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a move into management with a well established and profitable British manufacturer of packaging machinery. BASIC SALARY: up to £65,000 BENEFITS: Annual Bonus Salary Sacrifice to purchase an Electric Car. LOCATION: Office based in Bedford COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge, Huntingdon, St Neots, Biggleswade JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical Engineering Design Manager, Mechanical Design Engineer, Drawing Office Manager - packaging machinery, turnkey capital equipment, industrial equipment As our Design Manager, you will be managing the companies Mechanical Design Engineering function (Drawing Office) and a team of 5 Mechanical Design Engineers. You will spend 50% of your time managing and leading the team, and 50% as a hands on Design Engineer. You will be expected to achieve agreed delivery times & KPI s on new machines, upgrades & spare parts, to create drawings, BOM s & spares lists and will be expected to liaise effectively with the Electrical Design, Software & Controls and manufacturing teams. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Mechanical Engineering Design Manager, Mechanical Design Engineer, Drawing Office Manager - packaging machinery, turnkey capital equipment, industrial equipment You WILL be an experienced Mechanical Engineering Design Manager (or Drawing Office Manager) or will be a very experienced Design Engineer looking to move into a management role. You WILL have specific experience of special purpose machinery and ideally of packaging machinery. You WILL be a qualified Mechanical Engineer to a minimum of HNC level. You WILL have experience of using SolidWorks &/or AutoCAD software. THE COMPANY: A very well established and profitable British manufacturer of packaging machinery & turnkey lines supplying the food, chemical and pharmaceutical markets in the UK and worldwide. I have recruited for this company for over 10 years and have placed 5 people here as managers, in engineering & in sales and all are still at the company and thriving. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MPH18665, Wallace Hind Selection

Overview: Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an experienced Injection Moulding Toolmaker to support continued business growth. Benefits: Annual Attendance Bonus Group Cash Plan Scheme Free workwear Free onsite parking Training and development opportunities Remit: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Injection Mould Toolmaker to work within an established toolroom with manufacturing, servicing, repair and modification capabilities supporting the extensive production moulding facility. As a Toolmaker you will be responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, service and repair of injection mould tools from base components using handheld tools and machines as required. The successful candidate should have extensive mould tool experience with the ability to use conventional toolroom machinery. Role: Machining to a high standard on a range of toolroom machines Responsible for the manufacture of full mould tooling and modular systems in steels and alloys to a high standard The assembly and fitting of tooling elements Modifications and refurbishment of existing mould tooling Servicing and repairs of mould tooling Manufacture of jigs & fixtures to support the mould shop Inspection of own work to a high standard Accountable for quality of work produced Experience Requirements: Extensive knowledge and experience of working on injection mould tools is essential Ability to read and interpret technical drawings Ability to utilise standard toolroom machinery such as surface grinder, cylindrical grinder, manual lathes ad mills to a high standard A knowledge of CAD CAM software such as Visi, AutoCAD and Solidworks would be advantageous A knowledge of spark/wire erosion would be beneficial but not essential A knowledge of CMM inspection would be beneficial but not essential Good communication skills Thoughtful and pragmatic approach to problem/breakdown situations Key Words: Toolmaker , Mould Toolmaker , Tooling Engineer , Injection Mould Toolmaker , Injection Moulding , Plastics , Toolmaking , Mould Tooling Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful. For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK Sierra 57 Consult Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable . Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers. If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. salary, location, job roles. Please just Google Sierra 57 & register with us.