Design Engineer Graduate
10 days ago
Ipswich
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. 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. 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., • 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;, • Onsite golf course and football pitch;, • Winter flu vaccination voucher. Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles Primary Location: Great Britain-England-Ipswich Job Function: Engineering Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Standard Shift: First Shift Job Posting: 09/02/2026, 10:30:27 AM Job Number: 344842 #J-18808-Ljbffr