Manufacturing Design Engineer — Steel Fabrication

Direct People Ltd; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and support

Key role in the company

Job summary

A market-leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Design Engineer to interpret customer drawings and ensure effective solutions for component manufacture. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of steel fabrication and CAD knowledge (Radan and Inventor). Responsibilities include constructing BOMs, assisting colleagues with best practices, and engaging in value engineering. A competitive salary and ongoing training are offered, making this an exciting opportunity to be a key player in the team.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer drawings for component manufacture.
• Ensure costs are understood and communicated.
• Detail piece parts and jig requirements.
• Construct BOMs for manufacturing instructions.
• Assist engineering colleagues with best practices.
• Ensure fault-free solutions in the manufacturing cycle.
• Engage in value engineering activities.
• Liaise with shop-floor personnel for solutions.

Skills

Understanding engineering drawings

Hands-on experience with steel fabrication equipment

CAD (3D and 2D) knowledge

Ability to communicate well

Works well under pressure

Proficient with MS Office

Methodical workload balance

Good team player

Flexible working hours

Tools

Laser cutting

Press-braking

Welding processes

Radan

Inventor

Job description

A market-leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Design Engineer to interpret customer drawings and ensure effective solutions for component manufacture. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of steel fabrication and CAD knowledge (Radan and Inventor). Responsibilities include constructing BOMs, assisting colleagues with best practices, and engaging in value engineering. A competitive salary and ongoing training are offered, making this an exciting opportunity to be a key player in the team.