Job Description
Design Engineer
Are you a skilled Design Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career? Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a talented Design Engineer to join our client's team in Kidderminster, UK. As a Design Engineer, you will provide essential engineering support and information to our production departments, ensuring efficient and effective manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support production departments with technical drawings using Solidworks/AutoCAD.
* Work with production to improve processes and efficiency.
* Use mechanical design techniques to stress test components and assemblies using Solidworks.
* Create and modify 3D assemblies to meet customer and production needs.
* Design new parts and solutions to solve build issues.
* Support 3rd party manufacturing suppliers with spec and build queries.
* Assist the Engineering Manager on ongoing and new projects.
* Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Mechanical Engineering qualification(s) is essential.
* Minimum 1-year commercial experience.
* Working knowledge of Solidworks is essential.
* Good organisational, time management, and administration skills.
* Strong communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Problem-solving skills and the ability to follow projects through to conclusions.
* AutoCAD 2D knowledge is advantageous.
* Understanding of auto-electrics, hydraulics, and chassis is beneficial.
Benefits:
* Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
* Basic hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm).
* Pension scheme.
* Free on-site parking.
* AXA Health Scheme.
* 25 days holiday per annum plus 8 bank holidays.
Alternative Job Titles:
* Manufacturing Engineer
* Process Engineer
* Mechanical Engineer
* Production Technician
* Industrial Engineer
* Operations Engineer
* Design Engineer