Design Engineer – Vehicle Conversions (SolidWorks)

Hunter Knight Recruitment Ltd; Wingerworth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Company pensions scheme

29 days holiday including bank holiday

Training opportunities

Job summary

Hunter Knight Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Design Engineer for a near Chesterfield site. The role involves leading design across bespoke and R&D projects within vehicle manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on SolidWorks modelling and drawings. Expect a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

You will create 3D models, renderings, BoMs, and build manuals, supporting customers and sales through feasibility checks and quotes. A hands-on, team-oriented engineer will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience within an engineering environment or similar.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks 3D modelling and 2D drawing is essential.
• Microsoft Excel knowledge is required.
• Material knowledge (Aluminium, Stainless Steel and Mild Steel).

Responsibilities

• Working with customers and the sales team to identify the correct solution.
• Feasibility checking build specifications and quotes.
• Creating renders and drawings for customer signoff.
• Creating and maintaining BoM's for the product range.
• Developing and maintaining build manuals for the core products.
• Working with the workshop staff to develop prototype and bespoke vehicles.
• Managing the engineering change system to record any design changes.
• Creating 3D models and assemblies within SolidWorks.
• Providing full build drawing packs to the workshop staff.
• Working with the workshop staff to maximise efficiency.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modelling

2D drawing

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

SAGE

Job description

Hunter Knight Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Design Engineer for a near Chesterfield site. The role involves leading design across bespoke and R&D projects within vehicle manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on SolidWorks modelling and drawings. Expect a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

You will create 3D models, renderings, BoMs, and build manuals, supporting customers and sales through feasibility checks and quotes. A hands-on, team-oriented engineer will thrive here.