Technical Design Engineer

Technical Design Engineer Hockerton, Nottinghamshire, Full Time, Permanent £38,000 per annum Future Prospects Group are delighted to be working with our client, a market-leading environmental engineering specialist, to recruit a proactive Technical Design Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic multidisciplinary opportunity for an experienced engineer with a passion for both mechanical and electrical systems to spearhead innovative product development, guide a growing design team, and contribute directly within a growing, environmental industry sector.

THE ROLE Your responsibilities as a Technical Design Engineer will include: Supporting the Design Team Leader with the day-to-day operation, mentoring, and organisation of the design and technical team. Taking full ownership of mechanical and electrical design activities from initial concept through to manufacturing and testing.

Acting as the primary technical contact for engineering and technical enquiries across the entire business. Producing and reviewing high-level 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, control schematics, and comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Checking and signing off bespoke project drawings, technical manuals, and engineering documentation produced across the department. Driving the delivery of key R&D projects and supporting the introduction of new bespoke customer solutions.

Providing ongoing technical support and guidance to the sales, operations, manufacturing, and production teams. Maintaining and continuously improving engineering parts, product structures, BOM data, and overall technical processes.

THE CANDIDATE The ideal Technical Design Engineer will be able to demonstrate the following key

skills and experience

A minimum of three years of experience in a senior technical design role, including proven experience managing or mentoring team members. A strong multidisciplinary foundation across mechanical engineering, electrical circuits, and control systems.

Proficiency in 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, alongside established competence in 2D technical drafting packages. Hands-on coding and programming experience with PLCs and control logic such as Ladder, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, or relevant web and database technologies.

Demonstrated expertise in generating, reviewing, and managing detailed Bills of Materials and technical documentation. Practical engineering diagnostic, fault-finding, and hands-on testing capabilities combined with strong project coordination skills.

THE BENEFITS The benefits included with the Technical Design Engineer role are: Competitive starting salary of £38,000. 20 days annual leave rising with length of service, plus full Christmas shutdown including Christmas Eve off. Company pension scheme. Holiday buy an...

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