Design Engineer/Draughtsperson

Technique Recruitment Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading designer and manufacturer of capacitors is seeking a Design Engineer/Draughtsperson to create innovative solutions from concept to production. The role involves designing sheet metal cases and 3D models while collaborating closely with the manufacturing team. Ideal candidates are degree-qualified or possess an HNC/HND, with a keen interest in manufacturing and design.

Qualifications

• Previous draughting experience in sheet metal work.
• Degree or equivalent in engineering.
• Experience with SolidWorks or Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Design of sheet metal cases and fabrication drawings.
• Create innovative capacitor solutions and production procedures.
• Produce 3D models with parametric modelling.

Skills

Draughting experience

Manufacturing knowledge

Basic electrical knowledge

SolidWorks

Inventor

Education

Degree in engineering

HNC/HND in engineering or equivalent

Job description

Design Engineer/Draughtsperson

• Design and create innovative capacitor solutions, from concept to production, with hands-on factory work.

Ideally, the successful candidate will work between the two local sites, spending 3 days per week in Great Yarmouth and 2 days in Norwich.

Role breakdown:

• Design of sheet metal cases
• Fabrication and manufacturing drawings for special products
• 3D models with parametric modelling
• Production procedures
• Bushing and terminal stud design
• Jigs and fixtures to aid in manufacture
• Quote drawings
• Design of high voltage test equipment

My client is the UK leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality capacitors for power electronic applications. They are part of a holdings group that includes sister companies in Norwich: one designs and manufactures motors and generators, the other supplies steel mill and mining equipment, and in West Yorkshire, they are suppliers of bespoke stonework cladding for buildings.

The role primarily involves creating capacitor production drawings, from sheet metal parts to wound elements. It also entails designing custom high voltage test rigs, jigs to aid manufacture, and quote drawings for the sales team. You will have the opportunity to see products from cradle to grave, providing efficient, reliable designs for customers.

Ideal candidate:

• Previous draughting experience, ideally in sheet metal work and machined components, or a driven and enthusiastic graduate engineer
• Degree qualified or HNC/HND in engineering or equivalent
• Experience with SolidWorks or Inventor
• Keen interest in manufacturing, with regular contact with shopfloor
• Confident in own design work, responsible for all design drawings in the factory, and participation in weekly production meetings
• Knowledge of drawing control procedures, ideally via PDM
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Interest in capacitors

Our extensive range of products provides capacitors for traction, avionics, and industrial drive markets. We serve major European and North American blue-chip companies. Our ability to provide custom, innovative packages has led to supplying units for CERN's Large Hadron Collider, the Royal Navy's propulsion systems, and F1 teams like Mercedes HPC.

About Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd:

We are a proud equal opportunities employer, specialized in engineering and manufacturing industries. We support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These vacancies are advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd, operating as an employment business and agency.