Design Engineer Graduate

Job description

Design Engineer Graduate Description

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\. Qualifications

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;
• Onsite golf course and football pitch;
• Winter flu vaccination voucher\.

AI Readiness

Textron expects employees to use AI\-enabled tools responsibly and effectively\. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI\-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards\. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment\.

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, 7:30:27 AM

Job Number

344842