Manufacturing Design Engineer: CAD, DFM & BOM Expert

Aspion Search; Burnley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Electric car scheme

Mental health support

First aid training

Job summary

Aspion Search is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer to join an established engineering organisation delivering major UK and international projects. You will create and modify machinery designs in a manufacturing setting, using SolidWorks to build 3D models and detailed drawings, and manage BOMs within a PDM system.

Work closely with workshop technicians to resolve build queries, drive manufacturability improvements and ensure robust engineering data is maintained.

Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks 3D modelling, assemblies and drawings.
• Experience using PDM/PLM for data management and legacy data migration.
• Engineering change control and revision management within manufacturing.
• Ability to design for manufacture and improve producibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate 3D CAD models and BOMs using SolidWorks.
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings for fabrication and assembly.
• Review and update CAD models; ensure documentation is complete and current.
• Identify design improvements to enhance manufacturability and reliability.
• Collaborate with Workshop Technicians to resolve build queries.
• Prepare assembly instructions and supporting engineering documentation.
• Manage engineering changes and maintain PDM data structures.
• Support Design for Manufacture and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

SolidWorks

PDM

3D modelling

Engineering documentation

Manufacturing processes

Mechanical equipment

Revision control

Education

Engineering Degree

HNC/HND

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Aspion Search is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer to join an established engineering organisation delivering major UK and international projects. You will create and modify machinery designs in a manufacturing setting, using SolidWorks to build 3D models and detailed drawings, and manage BOMs within a PDM system.

Work closely with workshop technicians to resolve build queries, drive manufacturability improvements and ensure robust engineering data is maintained.