Design Engineer – SolidWorks, Casting & NPI Focus

TCS Consulting; Irlam; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Connected Talent supports a design engineer role at an established manufacturing business in Irlam, UK. You will create accurate SolidWorks CAD models and drawings for components and tooling, collaborating with sales, production and quality to improve manufacturability and assist with process improvements.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of CAD modelling experience in manufacturing, understands GD&T and BS 8888 drawing standards, and can support NPI and continuous

Qualifications

• Two years’ CAD modelling and drawing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, GD&T and manufacturing processes such as casting, forging or machining.
• Ability to produce drawings in line with BS 8888 standards.
• Experience collaborating with customers and internal teams to solve technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Review customer designs and recommend improvements for manufacturability.
• Support tooling design, including patterns, gauges and fixtures.
• Use simulation software to assess casting performance and process risks.
• Maintain specifications, revision control and engineering records within company systems.
• Support new product introduction, technical problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Work with quality teams to review inspection methods and measurement data.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation and presentations.

Skills

CAD modelling

Technical drawing

GD&T

Manufacturing principles

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Industrial Connected Talent supports a design engineer role at an established manufacturing business in Irlam, UK. You will create accurate SolidWorks CAD models and drawings for components and tooling, collaborating with sales, production and quality to improve manufacturability and assist with process improvements.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of CAD modelling experience in manufacturing, understands GD&T and BS 8888 drawing standards, and can support NPI and continuous