Design Engineer / Junior Design Engineer

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Tetbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions is seeking a Design Engineer or Junior Design Engineer in Tetbury. The role involves designing mechanical components and assemblies, producing 3D models and manufacturing drawings, and collaborating with production teams to refine designs for production.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering qualification or relevant experience, with proficiency in 3D CAD and an understanding of fabrication processes. This is a full-time, on-site role in the UK.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or proven design engineering experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and producing detailed drawings.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles, components, assemblies and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies and equipment from briefs and produce detailed 3D models and drawings for production.
• Collaborate with production, manufacturing and assembly teams to gather feedback and improve designs.
• Maintain engineering drawings, BOMs and support design changes and costing activities.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings to support projects and customer requirements.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Manufacturing drawings

BOMs

Layout design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Design Engineer / Junior Design Engineer

£30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Tetbury

Monday - Friday | Full-time

About the Opportunity

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on a varied range of mechanical design projects within a modern manufacturing environment. Working closely with production and assembly teams, you will have the opportunity to see your designs progress into finished products while developing your technical and commercial engineering skills.

We welcome applications from both Junior Engineers eager to learn and grow, as well as more experienced Design Engineers ready to make an immediate contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Engineering: Design mechanical components, assemblies and equipment from engineering briefs. Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings suitable for production.
• Shop Floor Collaboration: Work closely with production, manufacturing and assembly teams to gather practical feedback, resolve design issues and continually improve designs.
• Design & Data Management: Maintain accurate engineering drawings and documentation, prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs), support costing activities and manage design changes.
• Layout Design & Concepts: Create 3D models, 2D drawings, general arrangements and engineering layouts to support projects and customer requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline, OR proven experience in a Mechanical Design Engineering role.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling with the ability to produce accurate, detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles, components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Candidates must hold full legal entitlement to work in the UK at the time of application.

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