Design & Production Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Daventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Design & Production Engineer in Daventry. The role involves designing exhaust systems and automotive parts using Catia V5, with a salary range of £35,000 to £45,000 based on experience. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, experience in design and manufacturing, and knowledge of engineering standards. Competitive benefits include 25 days holiday, an auto-enrolment pension, and more.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Auto enrolment pension

Death in Service – up to 3 × annual salary

WeCare benefit

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience of working within an engineering design and manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the automotive industry or military vehicle background.
• Knowledge of ISO14001 EMS is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design exhaust systems and automotive parts using Catia V5.
• Create CAD data and drawings for customer approval.
• Develop and coordinate tools and fixtures for production.

Skills

Use of Catia V5

Experience in engineering design

Knowledge of TS16949 / IATF 16949

Six Sigma training

Education

HND/ Degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

Position: Design & Production Engineer

Location: Daventry

Salary: £35,000- £45,000

Position Overview

• Use of Catia V5 (surface, solid and 2D) to design exhaust systems and other automotive parts with consideration for customer CAD and/or packaging data.
• Creation of CAD data and drawings for customer approval.
• Design, development, adjustment and commissioning of tools, jigs and fixtures for both prototype and production use and to coordinate the assembly.
• Work in accordance with any legislative or company requirements for health, safety and environment.
• Work as part of the wider Engineering Design Team to achieve high‑quality objectives within demanding timescales.

Position Requirements

• HND/ Degree level, ideally in an engineering discipline.
• Experience of working within an engineering design and manufacturing environment.
• Experience of the automotive industry, although a military vehicle background would be considered similar.
• Knowledge of TS16949 / IATF 16949 an advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO14001 EMS an advantage.
• Six Sigma training advantageous.

Remuneration

• Salary: £35,000- £45,000 (dependent on experience)
• Working hours: Monday – Friday 8–4
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Auto enrolment pension
• Death in Service – up to 3 × annual salary
• WeCare benefit
• On‑site parking