Design Engineer - SolidWorks

Solid Solutions Staffing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Design Engineer skilled in SolidWorks to create innovative designs for attachments used in heavy machinery. This role involves developing detailed 3D models and engineering drawings, collaborating with sales teams, and ensuring design accuracy for manufacturing. The company prides itself on precision engineering and has been a trusted name in the construction sector for over two decades. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to high-quality product development, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday Inc. Bank

Company Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience using SolidWorks or similar software.
• Experience designing attachments for heavy plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with sales and aftersales teams to meet customer requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers to manage engineering changes.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA (Finite Element Analysis)

Welding Knowledge

Hydraulic Circuit Knowledge

Tools

Solid Edge

Inventor

Fusion 360

Onshape

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Design Engineer - SolidWorks Permanent Full-Time

Salary - Circa 40,000 DOE
Location - In office, Buckinghamshire

We're excited to be supporting a leading specialist designer and manufacturer of high-quality bespoke and non-bespoke attachments for heavy plant machinery, serving both the construction industry and the military for over two decades. Focused on innovation and precision engineering, they provide durable and efficient products designed to last.

They are seeking a Design Engineer who will create 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks, collaborate with sales and aftersales teams, and design attachments for Excavators and Wheeled Loaders. The role involves communicating with suppliers, ensuring design accuracy for manufacturing, applying welding and hydraulic knowledge, and optimizing designs using FEA to ensure durability and performance in the field.

Responsibilities, but are not limited to

• Develop detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks, ensuring designs are manufacturable and fit for purpose
• Collaborate closely with sales and aftersales teams to create designs that align with customer requirements and sales briefs
• Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors to address technical queries, implement design revisions, and manage engineering changes as necessary
• Design attachments for Excavators and Wheeled Loaders, considering quality, cost, and lead time to meet sales specifications
• Work with the manufacturing team to ensure accurate interpretation of designs, providing support with any design-related issues during production
• Produce clear and accurate engineering drawings for sub-contract manufacture, ensuring smooth production and assembly
• Apply knowledge of weld symbols and welding techniques to ensure the structural integrity of designs
• Utilise hydraulic circuit knowledge in designing attachments and related systems
• Leverage FEA knowledge to optimise designs for structural integrity and operational performance

Experiences required

• Proven experience using SolidWorks or similar software (e.g. Solid Edge, Inventor, Fusion 360, Onshape, CATIA, or Creo)
• Experience designing attachments or heavy plant/construction machinery
• Proven experience producing detailed engineering drawings for sub-contract manufacture
• Ability to perform FEA simulations and calculations
• Knowledge of heavy welding and hydraulics is advantageous

Package

37.5 Hours P/W Monday to Friday 33 Days Holiday Inc. Bank Company Pension SchemeLife Insurance