Position: Design & Process Engineer

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £25,000- £35,000

Design & Process Engineer required for our client, a growing manufacturer specialising in automated wire bending, based in Peterborough. This role is ideal for a technically-minded graduate or early-career professional with experience or interest in CAD design, order processing, and production support. Working closely with a small team of other graduates, you will support the design and production process from concept through to shop floor implementation.

This is an office-based position with the opportunity to evolve into account management and process optimisation responsibilities. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00.

Job Overview

Create and modify 2D and 3D CAD models and technical drawings using AutoCAD and Fusion 360

Interpret customer orders and prepare designs for manufacturing

Support order processing and documentation for production

Assist in developing shop floor processes and guidelines for wire bending operations

Collaborate with colleagues and production teams to resolve technical issues

Participate in continuous improvement projects for workflow and production efficiency

Opportunity to support account management and customer communication as experience grows

Use 3D printing for prototyping and testing of components when required

Job Requirements

Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Manufacturing, or similar

Proficiency in CAD software - ideally AutoCAD and Fusion 360

Familiarity with 3D printing technologies is a plus

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings

Good communication and organisational skills

A proactive and collaborative approach to working in a team-based environment

Salary & Benefits

Salary between £25,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

Office-based role, working Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00

Opportunity to grow into account or process management roles

Exposure to real-world manufacturing processes and hands-on engineering challenges

Training and development opportunities

Collaborative working environment with other recent graduates

Overtime AvailableBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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