Join an Industry Leader in Engineering Innovation
Established in 1973, Jacquet Weston Engineering (JWE) is a recognised market leader in the design and manufacture of process plant and ancillary equipment for the surface finishing industry. As a successful family-owned business, we combine over 50 years of engineering excellence with a commitment to innovation, quality and customer service.
With a team of 27 highly skilled professionals across our Head Office in Membury and our Plastic Fabrication Division in South Wales, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke engineering solutions to customers throughout the UK and beyond.
We're now looking for a talented and ambitious Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing Design & R&D team at our Head Office in Membury.
The Role
Reporting to the Design Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in designing innovative special-purpose machinery and engineered solutions using Autodesk Inventor 3D. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of bespoke projects, seeing your designs progress from concept through to manufacture and installation.
You'll collaborate closely with engineering, production and sales teams, helping to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our customers' exact requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design specialist machinery, assemblies and individual mechanical components using Autodesk Inventor 3D.
- Produce accurate manufacturing drawings, technical documentation and bills of materials.
- Provide technical support to the Sales team, including concept and proposal drawings.
- Support the workshop and service engineers throughout the manufacturing and installation process.
- Liaise with new and existing suppliers regarding products and technical specifications.
- Occasionally travel throughout the UK to assist with customer visits, project meetings and equipment installations.
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving engineering challenges and is keen to develop their career within a supportive and innovative environment.
You'll ideally have:
- A Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience using 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred, although experience with similar packages will be considered).
- Experience producing detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings.
- A strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
- An interest in automation and special-purpose machinery.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational skills, a proactive approach and a genuine desire to learn and develop.
Why Join Us?
- Work on unique, one-off engineering projects, no two days are the same
- Be part of a highly skilled and supportive engineering team
- Influence the design and development of advanced industrial equipment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A growing company with an exciting future
- Full 30/60/90 + monthly objectives on boarding system to ensure smooth transition into the role
- 6 Monthly Performance Reviews
If you're looking for a role where your ideas, expertise, and leadership can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help engineer the next generation of bespoke surface finishing solutions.
Hours of work
8:00am – 4:30pm Monday – Thursday 1/2 hour lunch
8:00am – 1:00pm Friday
Benefits
Full time permanent role
Free on site parking
A company culture that values quality, safety, and teamwork
Salary : Starting at £38,000.00 - 40,000.00 depending on experience
25 days annual holiday + bank holiday
Additional service days at 5 & 10 years service
Employee Recognition Scheme
Monthly Touchdown Meetings with the whole company
Online Training Library
Professional development support
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hungerford RG17 7TJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Can you confirm that you have experience on using Autodesk Inventor CAD software and have at least 1yr of experience.
Work Location: In person
