Design Engineer

Trades Workforce Solutions; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering firm in Willenhall seeks a Design Engineer with a mechanical bias for their team. The ideal candidate will have a solid mechanical engineering background and at least 5 years' experience in a design or manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include compiling project plans, supporting technical processes, and managing procurement. Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Solidworks is desirable. Applicants must have a recognized engineering qualification and UK nationality, as security vetting will be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification SVQ/NVQ level 5 or ONC/HNC.
• Good understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles.
• 5+ years of experience in a Mechanical Design/Manufacturing Environment.

Responsibilities

• Compile, monitor and update project plans and status reports.
• Provide technical and administrative support for specific projects.
• Generate project procurement lists and raise project RFQs.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering principles

Project Administration

Computer literacy

Solidworks Solid Modelling

Education

SVQ/NVQ level 5 or ONC/HNC or City & Guilds T4/T6

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Design Engineer

(Mechanical Bias)

Position: Design Engineer (Mechanical Bias) Location: Willenhall Salary: Dependent on experience

The Background and Role

An innovative organisation in a specialist defence related industry is looking for a flexible and adaptable Design Engineer to join their team. The candidate must be a UK national and will need to pass security vetting upon employment

The Person

The successful candidate will be qualified to SVQ/NVQ level 5 or ONC/HNC (Minimum Level 4) or City & Guilds T4 or T6 in Mechanical Engineering, with a supporting EITB Approved Apprenticeship. They will have a good understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles and the ability to apply them in an analytical and methodical approach. A strong background in Design/Project Administration/Engineering is essential.

They will possess a good level of computer literacy, be proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel and Word. Knowledge of Solidworks Solid Modelling would be an advantage.

The desired person would also be flexible, adaptable to a range of working methods and processes, be well organised, able to communicate technical and practical concepts and be a team player.

Responsibilities:

• Compile, monitor and update project plans and status reports.
• Compile, monitor and update project engineering and procurement project files.
• Provide technical and administrative support for specific projects.
• Provide technical and administrative support for drawing and parts list release and modification.
• Provide technical support during the procurement, build and test phases of specific projects.
• Generate project procurement lists, raise project RFQ’s and purchase orders.
• Monitor and actively progress the project procurement process.
• Be responsible for receiving project deliveries, goods inwards approval and assignment to the relevant project.
• Undertake associated project duties as requested by Senior Management.

Experience:

Preferably 5+ years in a Mechanical Design/Manufacturing Environment.