Design Engineer

E3recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

E3recruitment in Manchester is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to lead the design and development of bespoke police, emergency service and specialist vehicle conversions.

From initial concept through detailed design, prototype build and production, you will produce CAD models and drawings while collaborating with production and installation teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Design Engineer within automotive, vehicle conversion, specialist vehicles or manufacturing.
• Strong CAD experience using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA or similar.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and documentation.
• Understanding of mechanical design, fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems would be advantageous.
• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke vehicle conversion solutions for police and emergency service vehicles.
• Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
• Design brackets, mounting systems, equipment installations and vehicle modifications.
• Support electrical and electronic equipment integration.
• Produce BOMs, technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements and relevant safety standards.
• Work closely with production, procurement and installation teams.
• Support prototype builds, testing and product validation.
• Resolve manufacturing issues.
• Manage engineering changes and drawing revisions.

Skills

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

CATIA

3D CAD modelling

Education

HNC

HND

Degree

Job description

Up to £45,000 Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday / 2:00pm Friday, Holiday: 28 days, Permanent Position. Location Manchester

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to work on the design and development of bespoke police, emergency service and specialist vehicle conversions.

This is a varied role taking projects from initial concept through detailed design, prototype build and into production.

The company are a leading player in their market and due to company expansion, they are seeking a design engineer to join the team.

Key Responsibilities for the Design Engineer role:

• Design bespoke vehicle conversion solutions for police and emergency service vehicles.
• Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
• Design brackets, mounting systems, equipment installations and vehicle modifications.
• Support electrical and electronic equipment integration.
• Produce BOMs, technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements and relevant safety standards.
• Work closely with production, procurement and installation teams.
• Support prototype builds, testing and product validation.
• Resolve manufacturing issues.
• Manage engineering changes and drawing revisions.

We would welcome people to apply that have:

• Previous experience as a Design Engineer within automotive, vehicle conversion, specialist vehicles or manufacturing.
• Strong CAD experience using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA or similar.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and documentation.
• Understanding of mechanical design, fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems would be advantageous.
• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent engineering experience.

Experience within vehicle conversions or modifications would