Design Engineer - SolidWorks in Wales

Energy Jobline CVL; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and manufacturing company in Flintshire seeks a Design Engineer to produce CAD models and drawings primarily using SolidWorks. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and be proficient in creating technical drawings for metal fabricated products. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and flexible working hours, ensuring continuous professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

28 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays

NEST Pension

Company Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Proficient in 3D modelling using SolidWorks.
• Able to produce detailed 2D technical drawing packs for manufacture (DFM).
• Experience designing metal fabricated products, including weldments and sheet metal.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Maintain and revise legacy drawings for data accuracy.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams on manufacturability.
• Support implementation of lean engineering processes.
• Model complete assemblies ensuring integration with systems.
• Participate in product development meetings.
• Travel occasionally to Munich for collaboration.
• Assist with system integration and PLM deployment.
• Stay updated with SolidWorks updates and practices.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

3D modelling using SolidWorks

Producing detailed 2D technical drawing packs

Designing metal fabricated products

Working knowledge of PDM systems

Education

HNC level in Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Overview

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Role

Design Engineer - SolidWorks (Permanent, Full-Time) – Salary circa £28,000 DOE. Location: In office or Hybrid in Flintshire. We are supporting a leading specialist in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty vehicle equipment, supplying commercial clients across the UK and Europe. With a strong engineering focus and ongoing investment in a brand-new manufacturing facility, the business is committed to delivering consistent growth through quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings using SolidWorks, with a focus on metal fabrication, sheet metal, and plated steel components
• Maintain and revise legacy drawings, ensuring data accuracy and consistency as part of broader PLM/PDM housekeeping
• Collaborate with production, quality, and operations teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet ISO standards
• Support the implementation of lean engineering processes as the team transitions into the new facility on Deeside Industrial Estate in July
• Model complete assemblies, including various chassis types, ensuring integration with hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Participate in product development meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Travel occasionally to Munich to collaborate with the company's sister site
• Assist with system integration and future PLM/PDM deployment, in collaboration with Solid Solutions
• Stay up to date with SolidWorks updates and best practices
• Liaise with suppliers, production staff, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and cost-effective design outcomes

Experiences required

• Proficient in 3D modelling using SolidWorks
• Able to produce detailed 2D technical drawing packs for manufacture (DFM)
• Educated to a minimum of HNC level in Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience designing metal fabricated products, including weldments and sheet metal
• Working knowledge of PDM systems (e.g. SolidWorks PDM, Autodesk Vault, PTC Windchill) is advantageous

Package

• 40 Hours P/W | Monday to Friday | Flexible Working Hours | 7am to 5:30pm
• 28 Days Holiday Inc. Bank | NEST Pension | Company Performance Bonus

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