Design Engineer - Solidworks

The Alan Nuttall Partnership; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a talented Design Engineer to join their team in Dudley. The ideal candidate will create technical drawings for retail equipment and collaborate with production teams to ensure designs meet customer needs. With a focus on CAD design and SolidWorks, this hands-on role offers excellent opportunities for progression and development.

Benefits

Continuous Service Annual Leave increases

Life Assurance

8% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Great scope for progression and learning

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CAD design within a retail interiors or shopfitting environment.
• Highly proficient in SolidWorks.
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed technical drawings and CAD models.
• Collaborate closely with production teams.
• Prepare and issue accurate manufacturing drawings.

Skills

CAD design

SolidWorks

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Relevant design degree/industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Role Summary

Nuttall is a well-established manufacturing company based in Dudley, renowned for delivering high-quality, innovative products across various sectors. We pride ourselves on a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence. As we grow, we re looking for a talented and motivated Design Engineer to join our dynamic Design team and help shape the next generation of our manufacturing solutions.

The role will be to specialise in the design of retail equipment within Interior Shop Fit Outs. Knowledge of CAD Design, and familiar with using SolidWorks and having a background within retail shopfitting is paramount. The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions but also act on their own accord, whilst working to tight deadlines and schedules. The role will be to create full production drawing packs, Create cutting list and requisition sheets whilst supporting the rest of the team, ensuring all projects are delivered on schedule and on budget.

As a Design Engineer, you will play a vital role in creating detailed, manufacturable technical drawings for a range of products including sheet metal, welded assemblies, joinery components, and specialty materials like acrylic and glass. Working closely with Production, Contracts, and the wider Design team, you ll ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with customer requirements. This is a hands-on, technically demanding role perfect for someone with a passion for manufacturing and precision design.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

As a CAD Draughtsperson, you'll be at the heart of our project delivery creating accurate, detailed technical drawings for a wide range of materials including sheet metal, joinery, welded assemblies, acrylic, and glass. You will work closely with our Production, Contracts, and wider Design teams to ensure that every design is practical, cost-effective, and ready for manufacture.

This is a technically demanding, hands-on role perfect for someone with a background in retail shopfitting design and a strong knowledge of SolidWorks.

• Produce detailed technical drawings and CAD models for sheet metal, welded assemblies, joinery, acrylic, glass, and other materials, ensuring designs are optimised for manufacturability and value engineering.
• Collaborate closely with production teams to integrate manufacturing best practices and streamline processes.
• Prepare and issue accurate manufacturing drawings and documentation to relevant departments (Production, Contracts, Data).
• Generate 3D rendered visuals and prototypes to support client presentations and approvals.
• Maintain and update component part numbers, bills of materials (BOMs), and routings to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Conduct site surveys as needed to gather accurate data for design input.
• Attend internal and client meetings to fully understand project requirements and communicate design concepts clearly.
• Report design, quality, or manufacturing issues proactively to your line manager for timely resolution.

Skills & Attributes

• Proven experience in CAD design within a retail interiors or shopfitting environment.
• Highly proficient in SolidWorks
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing techniques, particularly sheet metal and joinery.
• Familiarity with timbers, acrylic, glass, and other fabrication materials.
• Relevant design qualification or industry experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant design degree/industry experience

Company Benefits: Continuous Service Annual Leave increases, Life Assurance (after a qualifying period), 8% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme, Participation in tax-free Partnership Dividend Scheme, Enhanced Illness, Maternity, Paternity, and Bereavement leave, Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, professional financial advice), Great scope for progression and continued learning/development.