Technical Design Engineer
Location: Poole, on site
Salary: £30,000-£38,000
Job type: Full time, permanent
We’re looking for someone with a strong engineering background, experience in a manufacturing environment and good 3D CAD skills, particularly SolidWorks and Fusion. This role would suit someone with some experience in engineering design using SolidWorks, who’s looking for a varied, hands on position.
You’ll be designing specialised, bespoke stainless steel reel and drum lifting equipment for the food and pharmaceutical industries, alongside supporting production, testing existing designs and contributing to new product development.
Key Responsibilities
- Concept and detail design for new and bespoke products
- 3D CAD modelling and creation of detailed part drawings using SolidWorks
- Product testing and validation, including manual calculations and FEA analysis
- Producing engineering documentation such as risk assessments, FMEA, and technical files
- Creating user manuals and technical documents using Adobe InDesign
- Liaising with customers and suppliers on technical requirements and design queries
- Supporting the technical sales team with drawings and design input
- Maintaining and improving existing product designs, including change notes and ECNR documentation
- Supporting production with design updates to optimise manufacturing and reduce costs
- Assisting in fault diagnosis and design improvements for existing products
Additional Responsibilities
- Organising and updating shared design files and digital libraries
- Preparing shipping crate designs and documentation
- Evaluating product configurations to ensure safety and compliance
- Creating clear GA (General Arrangement) drawings with customer-supplied samples
- Participating in customer meetings to support sales and project scoping
Requirements
- Qualifications in Technical Design or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience with SolidWorks (and Fusion desirable)
- Experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
- Strong engineering technical skills and knowledge
What We Offer
- Full-time, permanent position
- Free on-site parking
- Initial training
- Salary £30,000-£38,000 depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Working hours:
- Mon–Thurs: 8:45am – 5:00pm
- Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm
To apply, please send your CV, cover letter and salary expectations to accounts@packline.co.uk
