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.
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.