Design Engineer

Square Peg Associates; Accrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Accrington is seeking a Design Engineer to join their busy Design team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of CAD design experience, preferably with Solidworks or similar software. This role involves collaborating on projects with Sales Managers, producing engineering drawings, and testing prototypes. An excellent and negotiable salary is on offer, reflecting the candidate's experience. This is an office-based position, focusing on innovative projects within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years CAD design experience or relevant hands-on experience.
• Use and understanding of design software, ideally Solidworks or AutoCAD.
• Experience in manufacturing/production is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales Managers and Architects using 3D CAD.
• Administrate drawing office procedures such as modifications and document control.
• Produce engineering drawings and specifications.
• Design and test prototypes before production.
• Identify materials for production and liaise with suppliers.
• Prepare product quotations.

Skills

3D CAD

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

HNC in design or engineering

Tools

Solidworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Working as part of a busy Design team to meet evolving customer requirements. Tailoring existing product ranges as well as developing bespoke products to a high standard from concept to completion and within specific lead-times.

The role of this Design Engineer will involve using 3D CAD software like Solidworks or similar. We are ideally looking for a minimum of 2 years Cad Design experience, however, we will also consider a graduate engineer if they have some hands‑on work experience to demonstrate.

The company is highly regarded for its innovative and continually progressive approach in business. You will work as part of a dynamic team and work on very interesting projects.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Work on collaborative projects with Sales Managers and Architects using 3D CAD to engineer solutions.
• Administrate drawing office procedures such as drawing modifications, product introduction, and document control.
• Produce clear and concise Engineering drawings and specifications (For composite materials, including aluminium’s and other metal fabrications, machined components and sub‑assemblies).
• Design, develop, source and test prototypes before releasing to production.
• Identify and select materials needed for production and potentially liaise with suppliers.
• Prepare new product quotations based on standard product ranges.

Knowledge and Experience

• Ideally qualified to HNC level in a design or engineering discipline. (Graduates will be considered or experienced Design Engineers / CAD Designers / Product Designers).
• Experience with modern materials and knowledge of engineering or manufacturing techniques.
• Use and understanding of design software, ideally Solid Works and/or Auto Cad or similar.
• Experience in manufacturing/production is highly beneficial.

Key Competencies

• Disciplined in carrying out procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Proven problem solving skills
• Ability to understand the wider business picture

Package

Excellent salary is on offer and is negotiable, dependent on the experience that you bring. It is highly competitive so please apply and we will discuss in detail.

Join this dynamic team in an office based role and contribute to the continued growth! If you’re an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we’d love to hear from you. Please note that this is not a hybrid or remote position.

About Square Peg Associates

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

If you’re interested in exploring our current vacancies, visit our website at Squarepegassociates.co.uk.