Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in fabrication is seeking a Design Engineer to join their expanding team in Walsall. This role involves designing bespoke projects and providing practical engineering solutions in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in sheet metal fabrication and proficiency in SolidWorks and RADAN.

Benefits

Support for career development

Friendly and collaborative working culture

Exposure to a broad range of 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

• Lead the design process from initial concept through to final manufacture.
• Create comprehensive 3D models and fully detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Support, create, and maintain CNC programs for punch and laser machines.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

RADAN

Job description

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.

Key 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.

Essential Requirements

• 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.

What they offer

• 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.

Oliver Rae is an Established Recruitment Business with offices based in Walsall and Halesowen. We supply Temporary and Permanent Staffing to a range of sectors.

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