Solutions Designer

Solutions Designer / Solutions Engineer

Location: Kettering / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive + benefits

Are you an experienced Solutions Designer, Solutions Engineer or Material Handling Engineer with a background in automated warehouse solutions?

Do you enjoy turning complex customer requirements into innovative, practical designs?

Our client is looking for a Solutions Designer / Solutions Engineer to support the development of automated material handling and warehouse solutions for customers across the logistics industry.

The Role:

Working closely with the Solutions and Sales teams, you’ll develop technical concepts and designs that meet customer requirements while considering performance, cost and current industry technology.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse customer requirements and develop effective technical solutions.
• Design automated warehouse and material handling systems.
• Create detailed CAD layouts and designs.
• Model and analyse data to support solution development.
• Prepare technical proposals and supporting documentation.
• Work with suppliers to identify the most appropriate equipment and technology.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in automation and material handling.
• Support the Solutions and Sales teams throughout the bid process.

You’ll ideally have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/technical discipline or 5+ years’ experience in material handling system design.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge of material handling processes, terminology and tolerances.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Experience within warehouse automation, intralogistics, logistics engineering or material handling would be highly advantageous.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Ownership Trust
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Opportunity to work on innovative automation projects