Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Modular Conveyor Systems is growing rapidly and is hiring a Design Engineer to support increasing project demand and free up senior leadership to focus on future innovation. You’ll join a business at an exciting growth stage, working on real engineering challenges with autonomy, trust, and clear progression opportunities. Alongside competitive pay, you’ll benefit from flexible working, modern tools, and the chance to shape designs that go straight into manufacture.

About Modular Conveyor Systems

Modular Conveyor Systems is a fast-growing UK conveyor manufacturer and mechanical installation partner, supporting system integrators across logistics, automation, warehousing, and manufacturing. Founded just three years ago, the business has expanded quickly due to strong customer relationships, high technical standards, and a practical, engineering-led approach.

The team designs and manufactures modular conveyor solutions using Autodesk Inventor, delivering both standardised systems and bespoke layouts tailored to customer requirements. With a move to a significantly larger facility underway and major customers driving increasing project volume, this is a genuinely exciting time to join the business.

The Role – Design Engineer

You’ll take ownership of conveyor system designs from concept through to issued-for-manufacture drawings, working closely with the Managing Director, shop floor team, and project stakeholders. Designs are rarely created from a blank sheet - you’ll work from an established design library and proven concepts, developing them into complete systems ready for build and installation.

You’ll also have the opportunity to influence how designs are standardised, updated, and improved as the business continues to scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing modular conveyor systems using Autodesk Inventor
• Developing layouts, assemblies, and full manufacturing drawing packs
• Producing clear job packs, BOMs, and assembly documentation
• Supporting the shop floor by explaining designs and resolving queries
• Updating and improving the standard conveyor design library
• Contributing to bespoke or non-standard conveyor projects when required
• Working collaboratively in a small, agile engineering team where your input matters

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience using Autodesk Inventor (or similar package) in a mechanical design environment
• Background in mechanical design engineering (conveyors or similar sheet metal/mechanical systems beneficial but not essential)
• Ability to take a concept or existing design and develop it into a complete, build-ready solution
• Practical, solutions-focused mindset with attention to detail
• Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating closely with others
• Clear communication skills, particularly when supporting production teams

Industry experience is helpful, but strong engineering fundamentals and Inventor capability are the priority.

Why Join Modular Conveyor Systems?

• Be part of a high-growth engineering business where your work has immediate impact
• Designs you create go straight into manufacture, not just onto a screen
• Real autonomy and trust - no micromanagement, just clear ownership
• Progression opportunity as the business grows, with scope to shape the design function
• Hybrid working available once you’re established and trust is built
• Supportive, down-to-earth culture focused on getting good work done

Location, Hours & Working Pattern

• Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Working pattern:
  • Office-based during probation to build relationships and understanding
  • Hybrid working available thereafter (typically 2–3 days on site, depending on project needs)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE
• Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension: Standard company contribution
• Tools: Autodesk Inventor and modern design software provided

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a Design Engineer looking for a role where your work genuinely matters and you can grow alongside a business on an exciting trajectory, we’d love to hear from you.

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