Principle Design Engineer in Wythenshawe, Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; Wythenshawe; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking a Principle Design Engineer to design and develop technical parts using SolidWorks. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, extensive experience in creating complex parts, and the ability to generate high-quality technical drawings. This role offers a competitive package and hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits

Highly competitive package

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree level or equivalent experience (7+ years) in engineering.
• Extensive experience creating complex parts using SolidWorks.
• Experience generating high-quality technical drawings to international standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop technical parts and products using SolidWorks.
• Conduct cross-functional design reviews.
• Generate technical drawings in accordance with standards.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

AutoCAD

Design for Manufacture

Problem solving

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

PDM vaulting system

Autodesk PowerShape

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub and offers an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and works with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Principle Design Engineer

• 40 Hours per week & hybrid working
• Established manufacturer
• Respected partner to the Aviation industry
• Great company culture
• Up to £50k basic

The Job

• Designing and developing technical parts and products using SolidWorks.
• Conducting cross‑functional design reviews where required.
• Generating technical drawings in accordance with BS8888 and internal standards.
• Technical leadership of aircraft cabin projects.
• Overseeing work through the business workflow and into full‑scale production.
• Processing drawing change requests in accordance with change management procedure.
• Reverse engineering components for product improvements or changes.
• Supporting and working closely with other departments of the business and suppliers.
• Creating documentation to support the design and certification of projects.
• Operating CMM and handheld 3D metrology equipment.
• Supporting objectives set by the Design Office Manager and by the business.
• Supporting and instructing project team members

About you

• Minimum Degree level, or equivalent experience (7+ years) in engineering‑related field.
• Extensive experience of creating complex parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Extensive experience of creating basic 2D models and drawings in AutoCAD or similar.
• Extensive experience in generating high quality technical drawings to an internationally recognised standard, including the application of GD&T.
• Must demonstrate understanding of Design for Manufacture (DfM) of products with a broad range of production intent, including injection moulding; vac forming; sheet metal; machining; and composites.
• Proven experience of checking drawings from other engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to find solutions to complex problems.
• Experience of PDM vaulting system.
• Experience of Autodesk PowerShape an advantage.
• Stress calculation experience an advantage.

In return for the above you will be offered a highly competitive package and flexibility through hybrid working. For more information please send your CV, in confidence, to James at The Recruitment Fix

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.