The Company

This is your chance to join a thriving, fast-growing team where your technical skills are truly valued. The business continues to experience strong growth and consistently delivering outstanding results, providing a dynamic environment with opportunities to learn, develop, and make a real impact. High-performing individuals are rewarded, and collaboration, pride in work, and innovation are at the heart of everything they do.

Why Join This Business

• Company and role stability the business has recently increased turnover by 25% and they continue to grow.
• A future proofed industry, with global supply.
• Enhanced company pension contribution.
• Above average holiday allowance.

Refrigeration Design Engineer Role Overview

• This is a newly created Refrigeration Design Engineer role which will involve supporting existing refrigeration-based products while also designing and developing new products to expand the companys offering across multiple ranges. The position combines hands-on engineering, system design, and product development within a multidisciplinary environment.

Refrigeration Design Engineer Hours, Pay and Benefits

• £40,000 - £45,000
• 37 hours per week, 8:00am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, with a 1pm finish on Fridays (this is a full-time in office role)
• Benefits include: above average employer pension contribution of 6.5%, above average holiday allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, 3 x salary life assurance, company bonus (first £3,000 is tax-free).

This Role is Commutable From: Nottingham, Derby, Burton upon Trent, Coalville, Loughborough

Refrigeration Design Engineer Key Experience Needed

• Experience in HVAC&R or thermofluid system design and development.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration cycles, thermodynamics, and system performance.
• Knowledge of heat transfer and fluid flow principles in practical applications.
• Experience in product development or mechanical system design environments.
• Familiarity with relevant safety and regulatory compliance standards (e.g. PED, CE marking).
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modelling and engineering drawing creation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration effectively.

Refrigeration Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop refrigeration systems and related apparatus.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models and fully dimensioned engineering drawings.
• Perform thermodynamic calculations and system simulations to support design decisions.
• Select appropriate components including compressors, heat exchangers, expansion devices, and refrigerants.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g. PED, CE marking, safety requirements).
• Build and test prototypes, analysing system performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Support manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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