Design Engineer

Oliver Rae; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established fabrication business in Walsall is seeking a Design Engineer skilled in SolidWorks and RADAN. You'll lead design processes and create comprehensive models while ensuring high-quality engineering solutions. The company offers opportunities for career development and a friendly team environment. Apply now to join a growing design team working on diverse projects.

Benefits

Career development support

Collaborative working culture

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sheet metal fabrication design environment.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and RADAN.
• Deep understanding of fabrication techniques including folding, punching, and welding.

Responsibilities

• Manipulate customer drawings for production needs.
• Lead design process from concept to manufacture.
• Provide practical engineering solutions based on customer requirements.
• Create comprehensive 3D models and detailed engineering drawings.

Skills

SolidWorks

RADAN

Sheet metal fabrication

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Walsall

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Shift Patterns: 08:00 - 16:30 Monday to Friday

Are you a Design Engineer with experience in Sheet Metal Fabrication? Look no further - we have an excellent opportunity for a talented engineer to join a growing, forward-thinking design team within a well-established fabrication business. This is your chance to work on a wide variety of bespoke and volume-based projects in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Ability to manipulate customer drawings to suit the needs of the production and estimating teams.
• Lead the design process from initial concept through to final manufacture.
• Assess customer requirements and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Consult with the Production Manager to understand shop floor capabilities and constraints.
• Communicate technical designs and drawings effectively across departments.
• Create comprehensive 3D models and fully detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles - adapting customer designs to suit in-house fabrication processes.
• Support, create, and maintain CNC programs for punch and laser machines using RADAN.
• Work across both SolidWorks and RADAN platforms to deliver accurate and production-ready data.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sheet metal fabrication design environment.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and RADAN
• Deep understanding of fabrication techniques including folding, punching, and welding.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, manufacturing-ready drawings.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent) in Mechanical, Manufacturing or related discipline.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of an established and expanding design department.
• Exposure to a broad range of projects across multiple sectors.
• Support for career development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Friendly and collaborative working culture.