Do you have good working knowledge of SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD? Do you want to work for a large manufacturing business that are part of a wider group that are globally known? Would you be competent re-designing and modifying the company's existing products to suit the customer's needs? (Training and Product training will be given) If so, then please read on The basics: Job Title: Design Engineer - Product development department Location: Alfreton Hours Monday-Friday (8.00am-4.30pm) Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE Holidays: 31 days Background required: Competent user of Solidworks and/or Autocad 3D, with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. all other aspects of the role can be trained. Overview: We know require a Design Engineer to join the team. You will be tasked to modify the companies vast range of bespoke products as part of the design team, working closely with other internal manufacturing departments and external customers. The ideal Design Engineer will have as many of the following in order to strengthen application: Good working knowledge and experience in Solidworks and/or Autocad A good working knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel is required. Good knowledge of general engineering principles. Good communication skills are required, both verbal and written, together with the ability to produce accurate engineering/production drawings. Self-motivated - must be able self-manage and take control of work load.Brief overview of duties: The design and costing of variations of our standard products to suit customer requirements. Liaison with suppliers and customers. The creation of manufacture and detail drawings. Overseeing alterations/modifications to existing products. The involvement in creating new, and the improvement of existing manufacturing processes. The design and project management of new products. Overseeing the testing of new products. Programming of CAM software (training will be given).Commutable from: Alfreton, Pinxton, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Nottingham, Heanor and surrounding areas If you are interested in the Design Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group