Design Technician

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Clifton upon Dunsmore CP; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking an entry level Software Engineer to support product development projects. The role involves design, engineering support, and product specification management. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Product Design or Mechanical Engineering, proficiency in SolidWorks, and strong communication skills. This position is office-based in Daventry and offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000.

Benefits

21 days annual leave

Incentive based time off

Pension

Your birthday off

Qualifications

• Degree in Product Design or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks required.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Support product and process development projects.
• Create and prototype components using SolidWorks.
• Provide engineering support to the UK manufacturing facility.
• Maintain product specifications in the ERP system.
• Manage non-conforming product administration.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficient in SolidWorks

Good IT skills

Education

Degree in Product Design or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

2D AutoCAD experience

Job description

Overview

As a leading manufacturer with worldwide reach, we pride ourselves on innovation and quality and want our staff to embody these values! We are looking for an entry level Software Engineer / graduate to join our team in Daventry.

BASIC SALARY: Up to £35,000

Benefits

• 21 days annual leave
• Incentive based time off
• Pension
• Your birthday off

Location

This is an office based role based in Daventry

Commutable locations

• Daventry
• Northampton
• Coventry
• Brackley
• Rugby
• Towcester

Job description

Design Technician / Software Engineer. Working closely with the R&D Engineer and other technical team members at the UK and Chinese facilities, you will support current product lines and new development projects. The role involves design, engineering support, and product specification management.

Responsibilities

• Support product and process development projects through drawing and design work.
• Create and prototype components using SolidWorks, 3D modelling, and 3D printing.
• Provide engineering support to the UK manufacturing facility, including bespoke jig and fixture design, sourcing, and process engineering.
• Maintain and administer product specifications within the ERP system, including component setup, BOM and route creation.
• Manage non-conforming product administration, analyse failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions or refinements.

Person specification

• You\'ll be a proactive and organised individual with strong communication skills. A solid technical foundation and good IT knowledge will support your ability to contribute effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Have a degree in Product Design or Mechanical Engineering.
• Be proficient in SolidWorks; 2D AutoCAD experience advantageous.
• Have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and analytical/modelling software.

The company

We offer the very best package of the highest quality ultraviolet lamps and accessories. For nearly 30 years, our expert knowledge and exceptional customer service has helped us become market leaders, trusted by original equipment manufacturers worldwide to deliver premium technology at a fantastic price.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Design Technician, Product Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Development, Precision Engineering, Lighting Technology, Electronic Component Manufacturing, SolidWorks and AutoCAD Design, 3D Modelling, Prototyping, Process Engineering, Research and Development, Product Testing.

Interested?

Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.

REF: SM18303