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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** ATA Recruitment Limited
- **Location:** Long Eaton, UK
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, 2d Design
- **Published:** June 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f083077760b409b9

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Warehouse experience?, * Experience designing automated systems, warehouse solutions, or material handling equipment

 * A background working within automation, logistics, or machinery integration
 * Strong 2D AutoCAD experience
 * Experience producing layouts, concepts, or system designs
 * Confidence communicating with customers and internal stakeholders
 * A solutions-focused mindset with the ability to understand and solve engineering problems, If you are an experienced Design Engineer with a background in automation, warehouse systems, or machinery integration and you're looking to join a growing engineering team working on exciting projects, we want to hear from you.

## Description

As a Solutions Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing automated warehouse solutions from initial customer requirements through to project handover.

Working closely with sales, engineering teams, customers, and internal specialists, you will be responsible for creating innovative concepts that solve customer challenges and improve operational efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include:

 * Reviewing customer requirements, warehouse layouts, and operational needs
 * Producing 2D CAD layouts for automated warehouse systems using AutoCAD
 * Designing conveyor routes, storage layouts, and material flow concepts
 * Developing technical solutions for customer proposals and presentations
 * Creating concept drawings and layouts for client discussions
 * Working with sales teams to understand customer requirements and develop solutions
 * Liaising with project engineers, mechanical designers, controls teams, and customers
 * Supporting feasibility studies, cost estimates, and quotation activities
 * Attending customer meetings to present technical solutions


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