Design Engineer

Sapien; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi hours

Hybrid working

Ownership of projects

Professional development

Job summary

Sapien is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design refrigeration equipment and develop manufacturable sheet metal parts. You will create SolidWorks models, drawings and BOMs, collaborating with UK and overseas suppliers to drive design improvements.

Strong attention to detail, project management skills and experience in refrigeration or related manufacturing are highly valued. Hybrid working and ownership of projects are offered as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD within a manufacturing or product design environment.
• Strong sheet metal design experience and ability to produce detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail with engineering documentation and technical drawings.
• Strong communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Good project management and organisational skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in commercial refrigeration or related manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of refrigeration systems and related engineering principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design commercial refrigeration equipment for the retail sector using SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, BOMs and technical documentation to support manufacturing and product changes.
• Develop sheet metal components and assemblies with focus on manufacturability, quality and cost.
• Work closely with UK and overseas suppliers to resolve technical issues, support production and implement design improvements.
• Liaise with manufacturing, purchasing, quality and other engineering teams throughout the product development process.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, taking designs from concept through to production.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing constraints and relevant industry standards.
• Assist with product testing, validation and compliance activities, providing engineering support for development and laboratory projects as required.

Skills

SolidWorks 3D CAD

Sheet metal design

Technical documentation

Supplier collaboration

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

BOM software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Design commercial refrigeration equipment for the retail sector using SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation to support manufacturing and product changes.
• Develop sheet metal components and assemblies with a focus on manufacturability, quality and cost.
• Work closely with UK and overseas suppliers to resolve technical issues, support production and implement design improvements.
• Liaise with manufacturing, purchasing, quality and other engineering teams throughout the product development process.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, taking designs from concept through to production.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing constraints and relevant industry standards.
• Assist with product testing, validation and compliance activities, providing engineering support for development and laboratory projects as required.

Key Experience

• Proven experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD within a manufacturing or product design environment.
• Strong sheet metal design experience and the ability to produce detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail with engineering documentation and technical drawings.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Good project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience within commercial refrigeration or a related manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of refrigeration systems and associated engineering principles is advantageous.

Benefits

• Flexi hours and hybrid working available
• Opportunity to take ownership of your own projects
• Collaborate with a well established team and grow skillset and industry knowledge
• Professional development available