Design Engineer

Premier Group Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Group Recruitment in Reading is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join a specialist metalwork supplier on a permanent basis. The candidate should have at least 2 years’ experience in mechanical or hands-on design, with knowledge of sheet metal, welding, fabrication and castings, plus basic proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software (Revit, AutoCAD).

The role involves designing and manufacturing prototypes and test equipment, conducting tests and prototyping, creating detailed drawings in

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in mechanical or hands‑on design engineering.
• Knowledge of sheet metal, welding, fabrication, castings etc.
• Basic proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software – Revit, AutoCAD
• Knowledge of R&D - testing, prototyping, development etc.
• Proficient using MS Office

Responsibilities

• Designing and manufacturing prototypes and test equipment
• Testing, performing experiments, prototyping, verifying designs
• Using Revit & AutoCAD to provide detailed drawings
• Working alongside Structural and Architectural Engineers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Monitoring requirements and timescales
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Design engineering

Sheet metal knowledge

MS Office

Mathematics

System requirements

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

JOB – Design Engineer

LOCATION – Reading

TERM – Permanent

SALARY - £37,000 - £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client is a specialist supplier of bespoke metalwork. They are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join their expanding team based in the Reading area on a permanent basis.

The Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a Mechanical Engineering or hands‑on Design Engineering role
• Knowledge of sheet metal, welding, fabrication, castings etc.
• Basic proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software – Revit, AutoCAD
• Knowledge of R&D - testing, prototyping, development etc.
• Proficient using MS Office

• Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge
• The ability to understand system requirements
• Be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written

The Design Engineer role will involve:

• Designing and manufacturing prototypes and test equipment
• Testing, performing experiments, prototyping, verifying designs
• Using Revit & AutoCAD to provide detailed drawings
• Working alongside Structural and Architectural Engineers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Monitoring requirements and timescales
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects