Design Engineer

ACO
Bedford, UK
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

3d Models AutoCAD SolidWorks (CAD) Pixel Perfect

Job description

  • Designing and developing drainage solutions using SolidWorks (sheet metal) and other design tools
  • Producing accurate 3D models, layouts, and technical drawings
  • Interpreting customer requirements, specifications, and construction drawings
  • Creating detailed technical proposals and specifications
  • Providing expert advice on product applications and system performance
  • Supporting costing and estimating with commercially viable designs
  • Managing multiple design enquiries to deliver on time and to a high standard
  • Collaborating with sales, manufacturing, and technical teams to ensure smooth project delivery
  • Building strong relationships with customers, consultants, and contractors

Requirements

Do you have experience in Time management?, * Strong experience in a Design Engineering role (ideally within construction, drainage, or similar sectors)

  • Proficiency in SolidWorks (especially sheet metal design) and experience using AutoCAD
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • High attention to detail and commitment to design accuracy
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills
  • Strong communication skills and customer-focused mindset

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance, * Be part of a collaborative and supportive team
  • Work on varied and technically interesting projects
  • Opportunity to contribute ideas and drive innovation
  • A culture that values inclusivity, development, and continuous improvement
  • We offer opportunity for career progression and extensive training
  • A competitive benefits package which includes 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, a Company Pension Scheme, annual bonus and Private Healthcare after a qualifying period.

This position will re-locate to our main site in Shefford once redevelopment is complete.

About the company

ACO is the leading brand for surface water drainage systems throughout the world. ACO Technologies plc, part of the ACO Group, serves as the Company for the UK & Ireland. There are two major divisions: ACO Water Management and ACO Building Drainage.

Working at ACO is working in a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and high standards with the freedom to create your own job satisfaction through ownership and continuous improvement.

Openness and honesty are key characteristics to working at ACO as this creates a friendly, flexible environment where colleagues are keen to share information and work together to achieve the best results.

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