Design Engineer/Draughtsperson

Technique Recruitment Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Design Engineer/Draughtsperson to join their innovative team. In this role, you will design and create cutting-edge capacitor solutions, from initial concept through to production. You'll engage in hands-on factory work, collaborating closely with the manufacturing team to ensure efficient and reliable designs. This position offers a unique opportunity to work across two local sites, providing a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact product development. If you have a passion for engineering and are eager to make your mark in the field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Previous draughting experience, ideally in sheet metal work.
• Degree qualified or HNC/HND in engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and create innovative capacitor solutions from concept to production.
• Create capacitor production drawings and design custom high voltage test rigs.

Skills

Draughting

Sheet Metal Work

3D Modeling

Design Engineering

Basic Electrical Knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Design Engineer/Draughtsperson

Responsibilities:

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

Role Breakdown:

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

Company Overview:

My client is the UK's 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 designing and manufacturing motors and generators, and the other supplying steel mill and mining equipment. In West Yorkshire, they supply bespoke stonework cladding for buildings.

Work Location:

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 Focus:

The role would primarily involve the creation of capacitor production drawings, from sheet metal parts to wound elements. It would also entail getting involved in the design of custom high voltage test rigs, jigs to aid manufacture, and quote drawings for the sales team. You would 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. Willing to consider a driven and enthusiastic graduate engineer.
• Degree qualified or HNC/HND in engineering or equivalent.
• SolidWorks or Inventor experience.
• Keen interest in manufacture as the job will be based in the factory with regular contact with the shop floor.
• Confident in own design work as you would be responsible for all design drawings in the factory and joining in with weekly production meetings.
• Knowledge of drawing control procedures, ideally via PDM.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Interest in capacitors.

Company Commitment:

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