Design Engineer

Design Engineer(

Job Number:

340441)

Description

About Us

Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment.

At Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, we design and manufacture professional turf-care equipment under the brands of Ransomes and Jacobsen. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of high-quality and environmentally conscious turf equipment, providing superior performance for our customers. From prestigious championship golf courses to the World Cup, for more than a century, the most important turf in the world has been manicured by our brand.

About the Role

This is a full-time role based at our manufacturing facility in Ipswich, Suffolk.

As a Design Engineer I, you will support the delivery of high-quality mechanical design work across a range of projects. Working under the guidance of senior-engineering staff, you will contribute to the development of reliable, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions that meet performance targets and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Produce mechanical designs that meet defined technical, performance, reliability, and cost requirements;Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and supporting technical publications in line with the Engineering Change process;Apply best-practice design principles and utilise in-house standards, approved reference materials, and standard components wherever appropriate;Ensure all designs are practical, efficient, and cost-effective to manufacture by working closely with Manufacturing and Production teams;Ensure designs are developed in context, maintaining compatibility with adjacent components, assemblies, and wider system architectures;Perform component-level CAE/FEA analyses to support design decisions, verify performance, and identify opportunities for improvement;Integrate mistake-proofing, clear visual guidance, or simplified features into designs to reduce the potential for assembly errors or rework;Collaborate with other Engineers and internal departments when implementing new design concepts or engineering approaches;Interpret and incorporate relevant industry standards, directives, and regulatory requirements into product designs;Support the engineering team in ensuring all documentation and designs comply with applicable quality and safety expectations;Assist in the development of test plans and validation activities to ensure key design elements and performance objectives are met;Support testing activities as required, including preparing test articles, reviewing results, and contributing to design refinements.

Qualifications

About You

As a Design Engineer I, we would ask you bring the following skills and experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline, ideally Mechanical Engineering.Experience designing with a range of materials, including steels, plastics and alloys.Exposure to engineering development processes such as prototyping, testing, or design-for-manufacture desirable.Knowledge of DFME and PFMEA.Proficiency in CAD software (NX preferred) required.Familiarity with FEA tools, ideally ANSYS, to support basic analysis and validation activities.Hands-on approach, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to take design concepts through to medium-volume production.Self-motivated, capable of working independently toward defined objectives with minimal supervision.Strong attention to detail, with proven problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to engineering tasks.An interest in expanding knowledge across wider mechanical engineering disciplines as part of professional development.

Why us?

Work life balance promoted with every other Friday off;30 days annual leave;Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually;Enhanced Company pension;Life assurance of four times your annual salary;Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family;Access to Textron University’s self-service training platform;Eye care scheme;Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work;Winter flu vaccination voucher.Recruiting Company:Textron Specialized Vehicles

Primary Location

:GB-Ipswich

Job Field

:Engineering

Schedule

:Full-time

Job Level

:Individual Contributor

Job Type

:Entry Job

Shift

:First Shift

Travel

:No

Job Posting

:03/19/2026, 2:31:53 PM