Design Engineer

Breathe Talent Agency; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and engineering firm is seeking a talented Design Engineer to join their R&D team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality 3D CAD models, providing technical support, and contributing to the development of new products. A strong understanding of engineering principles, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and advanced skills in SolidWorks are essential. This role requires a self-motivated individual capable of delivering innovative design solutions under pressure.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum in Engineering discipline is advantageous.
• Experienced user of SolidWorks.
• Strong IT knowledge, experienced with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Creation of new products.
• Early-stage ideation and concept development.
• Development and maintenance of intellectual property.
• Completion of project work within timely manner.
• Creation of 3D CAD models and supporting documents.

Skills

3D CAD modeling in SolidWorks

Engineering principles and FEA

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Technical support provision

Innovative design concepts

Understanding technical drawings

Work under pressure

Education

HNC, Degree or Equivalent in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

The Design Engineer is appointed to work within R&D team and provide technical support to the R&D department. Day-to-day activities include:

• Preparing technical drawings, creating BOMs, creating 3D models within SolidWorks and aiding in the completion of ongoing project work within
• R&D department. This role requires a self-starter who is highly motivated, innovative, and able to create high quality work using SolidWorks. The
• Design engineer will be key in supporting R&D team through providing in depth analysis of CAD models, requiring an eye for detail and solid understanding of engineering fundamentals.

Working Relationships

• Head of Product Development
• Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Creation of new products
• Early-stage Ideation and concept development
• Development and maintenance of Intellectual property
• Completion of project work within timely manner
• Creation of 3D CAD models and supporting documents.

Key Skills

• Ability to create 3D CAD models/Assemblies in SolidWorks to Advanced level
• Solid understanding of Engineering principles and FEA
• Organised and driven.
• Self-Motivated
• Ability to provide technical support to colleagues in R&D department.
• Development of innovative design concepts
• Ability to understand and approve technical drawings.
• The ability to work under pressure.

Experience (Essential/Desirable)

• 5 years minimum in Engineering discipline is advantageous
• Experienced user of SolidWorks
• Strong IT Knowledge, experienced with MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint Etc.
• Ability to work as part of Engineering team.
• Ability to contribute to problem solving activities and quality improvement.

Qualifications (Essential/Desirable)

• HNC, Degree or Equivalent in Engineering
• Knowledge of Opera preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in medical industry also preferred but not required.