Design & Production Engineer

Bennett and Game; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking a Design & Production Engineer in Wednesbury. This on-site role focuses on converting product concepts into production and ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering and experience with SolidWorks. The position offers a £30,000 to £35,000 salary, standard holiday allowance, and pension scheme.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Standard holiday allowance

Sick pay entitlement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Design or Production Engineering role.
• Strong SolidWorks proficiency is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D designs and technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Support the transition of products from design into manufacturing.
• Collaborate with the Design Manager and production team.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Overview

Position: Design & Production Engineer

Location: Wednesbury

Salary: £30,000- £35,000

Design & Production Engineer required for our Client, a manufacturer based in Wednesbury. This role will suit a technically minded individual with a background in mechanical design and production engineering. You will be responsible for taking product concepts from design brief through to production, ensuring products meet required quality and manufacturing standards.

This is an on-site position, offering a 39-hour working week, working closely with the Design Manager and wider engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D designs and technical drawings using SolidWorks
• Interpret design briefs and develop detailed engineering plans
• Support the transition of products from design into manufacturing
• Assist in defining and maintaining quality control standards
• Collaborate with the Design Manager and production team to resolve engineering challenges
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Provide technical input throughout the product lifecycle

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Design or Production Engineering role
• Strong SolidWorks proficiency is essential
• Background in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of quality standards and production processes
• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline preferred

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:30; Friday 07:30 - 12:30 (39-hour week)
• Company pension scheme
• Standard holiday allowance
• Sick pay entitlement
• On-site only - no hybrid working

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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