Lead SolidWorks Design & Vehicle Production

E3 Recruitment; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 41.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Production Manager with strong SolidWorks design experience to lead the design and manufacture of specialist fleet vehicle conversions in Manchester.

This hands‑on role combines engineering design with workshop leadership; you will create 3D models and 2D drawings, produce BOMs, drive projects from concept to production, review designs, manage revisions, and coordinate schedules with customers and suppliers to meet quality, safety and budget targets.

Formación

• Strong hands-on SolidWorks experience with 3D models, assemblies and detailed drawings.
• Experience producing and managing BOMs for manufacture, assembly and procurement.
• Production management, workshop management or team leadership experience within vehicle conversion, automotive engineering, fabrication or specialist manufacturing.
• A practical understanding of mechanical design, fabrication, assembly and installation processes.
• Experience taking engineering projects from concept and design through to manufacture.
• Ability to balance hands-on design work with production planning, team leadership and project delivery.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a clear focus on quality, safety and manufacturing efficiency.
• A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.

Responsabilidades

• Personally design and develop vehicle conversion solutions using SolidWorks, including vehicle layouts, mounting brackets, equipment housings and fabricated components.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and 2D engineering drawings to support manufacture and installation.
• Produce and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), component specifications and build documentation, ensuring accurate information is available for procurement and production.
• Translate customer specifications into practical designs that consider available space, installation access, manufacturing processes and cost.
• Review and amend designs throughout the build process, resolving fitment issues and incorporating workshop feedback.
• Manage drawing revisions, engineering changes and the release of approved designs into production.
• Lead day‑to‑day workshop operations, allocating work and coordinating production schedules, labour and materials.
• Support production and installation teams with practical engineering guidance throughout each vehicle build.
• Ensure completed conversions meet customer requirements, quality standards and safety guidelines.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers on technical specifications, component selection and project progress.
• Improve designs and production methods to reduce build times, material waste and rework.

Conocimientos

SolidWorks

BOM management

Production management

Mechanical design

Project delivery

Problem solving

Quality & safety

Engineering qualification

Educación

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Production Manager with strong SolidWorks design experience to lead the design and manufacture of specialist fleet vehicle conversions in Manchester.

This hands‑on role combines engineering design with workshop leadership; you will create 3D models and 2D drawings, produce BOMs, drive projects from concept to production, review designs, manage revisions, and coordinate schedules with customers and suppliers to meet quality, safety and budget targets.