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 is an equal opportunities employer.
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