Design Engineer
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £28000 – £32000/annum
Job Summary:
The role is an integral part of a small team of design engineers responsible for designing and detailing a range of tipper trailers and bodies to ensure accurate, detailed drawing packs are issued to production.
Main Tasks / Responsibilities / Authorities:
Production of all drawings and designs supporting the production of new trailers and bodies
Production of Bills of Materials
Working to a standard file system, maintaining this as new designs and variants are produced
Being involved and liaising with the workshop to understand the production processes involved
Updating of necessary schedules and vehicle packs
Providing full drawing packs to the cutting shop and workshops including design intent with appropriate dimensioning for tooling set up
Producing technical documentation to facilitate legal compliance of completed products
General office team duties inc. holiday and absence cover where necessary
Two-way interface, updating and working effectively with the Wisbech Engineering team to always ensure adoption of best practices across both brands
Any other duties that may be reasonably requested by the manager.
Key Skills / Competencies:
Skilled and effective in the use of Solidworks package
Able to demonstrate an organised way of working and excellent problem-solving skills
Strong team, relationship building and interpersonal skills
Required qualifications, knowledge & experience:
Education / Professional Qualifications required for the position:
Certified Solidworks user
Certified Solidworks Sheet Metal user
HNC in Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge and Experience:
Experience of using Solidworks, Autodesk or Solidedge for sheet metal and weldment features
3D modelling
Mechanical reasoning to envisage how the design comes together and functions
Ability to accurately measure existing products
Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics with the ability to produce and/or alter schematics
Good written and oral communication skills, problem solving abilities, ability to work and make decisions under pressure, time management skills, computer literacy, people person, ability to work as part of a team
Theoretical knowledge or experience of FEA software
Additional desirable requirements:
Fabrication and welding experience
More Information
- Address Scunthorpe