Design Engineer Graduate

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.