Design Engineer

Butterfield Signs; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A signage solutions company in Bradford is seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will create precise manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks and Signlab, support factory operations, and collaborate with Project Managers. This full-time position offers a negotiable salary based on experience and includes range of benefits like pension and ongoing training. The role will require you to engage in problem-solving and maintain internal job systems effectively.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Occupational healthcare

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Prior experience in signage manufacturing or a similar industry is highly desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience with SolidWorks and Signlab would be a major advantage. In-house product training will be provided.
• A proactive attitude towards problem-solving is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create manufacturing drawings, including sheet metal layouts and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Generate DXF transmissions for CNC machine cutting.
• Maintain the Microsoft Access Job System for smooth job progression.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to facilitate projects.

Skills

Experience in signage manufacturing or similar

SolidWorks

Signlab

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem-solving

Tools

SolidWorks

Signlab

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job Title: Design Engineer

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Department: Design Office

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

About us

Butterfield Signs is a 4th generation family run business that employs 120 multi-skilled, experienced personnel. We specialise in bespoke signage solutions for high-profile brands across the UK and Europe. Our design department plays a critical role in delivering precision-engineered signage using advanced manufacturing technologies.

Following continued growth, we are seeking to recruit Design Engineers to join our team based in Bradford. There will be job training, personal development and opportunities for growth and progression.

Job Summary

This role involves producing detailed manufacturing drawings and CNC transmissions for Laser and Router Machines usingSolidWorksandSignlab. You will be a key member of our design team, supporting our onsite factory operations and the Sales teams client-facing visualisation needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Drafting: Use SolidWorks and/or Signlab to create precise manufacturing drawings, including sheet metal layouts, material specifications, colours, dimensions, and Bill of Materials (BOM). Provide a 3D visual representation of products to support both the factory and clients.
• CNC Transmission & Drawings: Generate DXF transmissions and flat-pack drawings which will be used for CNC machine cutting.
• Problem-Solving: Address any queries from the Operations team or Shop floor swiftly and effectively.
• Job System Maintenance: Keep the in-house Microsoft Access Job System up to date, ensuring all work and transmissions are logged correctly for smooth job progression.
• Project Management Support: Collaborate with Project Managers to facilitate projects from start to finish, maintaining an efficient workflow between design and production.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Prior experience insignage manufacturingor a similar industry that utilises metal fabrication, sheet metal and Acrylics/Perspex and laminates is highly desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience withSolidWorks(or Inventor) andSignlabwould be a major advantage. In-house product training will be provided as required.
• Ateam playerwith strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving.
• Eager to develop new skills and contribute to improving the efficiency and accuracy of the department.

Working hours /Benefits

• 39 + hours per week
• Salary negotiable depending on experience.
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Occupational healthcare
• Ongoing training and development

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person