Senior Design Engineer

Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd is seeking a Design Engineer to manage projects across our Deeside portfolio and deliver design changes with the sites. You will ensure the 3D models, assemblies and drawings support manufacture and guide cross-functional teams through project lifecycles.

The role requires SolidWorks expertise, a minimum of 7 years in a related field, and willingness to travel across our sites to ensure Right First Time delivery and adherence to Ifor Williams standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering/Design degree required.
• SolidWorks 3D CAD experience with ability to create solid and sheet metal parts and drawings.
• 7+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in trailers or related manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Work with Design Team on assigned projects.
• Ensure 3D models, assemblies and drawings are suitable for manufacture (DFM).
• Act as contact for issues from project design or design changes.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and update the MRP system with new data.
• Lead project plans and inform cross-functional teams of progress.

Skills

Problem solving

Team player

Time management

Willingness to travel

Can-do attitude

Education

Engineering/Design degree

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Location: Ifor Williams Trailers

Design Hub, Boundary Park 3, Welsh Road, Zone 1 Deeside Industrial Estate, Deeside, CH5 2LR

Shifts:

- Monday - Friday 8am – 5pm

About the Company

Ifor Williams Trailers (IWT) is Britain's leading trailer manufacturer, operating at five advanced manufacturing sites across North Wales. The company was established in 1958 and to date has manufactured over half a million trailers. The wide product range includes Livestock, Horsebox, General Duty, Tipper, Plant, Flatbed, Car Transporters, Box Van trailers and pick-up Canopies. The customer base is equally diverse, ranging from the agricultural community to the plant, commercial industry and the leisure sector. The company's philosophy is to design and manufacture trailers of the highest quality that combine the latest technology with strength, durability, ease of maintenance and value for money.

About the Role

The purpose of the Design Engineer is to manage projects that are assigned to them and to help deliver savings across the portfolio of components that are utilised on Ifor Williams Trailers. These savings are supplied by our management and site leadership teams via our own internal systems. The Design Engineer will facilitate the Projects and Design Changes as requested through our systems and assist in the validation of the design with the sites where it is used and ensure a smooth end to end delivery.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Design Team on Projects that are assigned to you.
• Ensure that the 3D Models, Assemblies and Drawings are suitable for Manufacture (Design for Manufacture).
• Act as point of contact for any issues arising from the Project Design or Design Change.
• Meticulous & accurate documentation skills.
• Ensuring that our MRP System is updated with the new data as required and all Engineering Change Documents are distributed around the business as required.
• Ensuring that Project Plans are kept up to date at all times.
• Ensure that Teams outside of the Design Department are kept up to date with how the projects are progressing, these include Production, Purchasing, Sales etc.
• Ensure that Designs are fit for purpose and are designed in accordance with Ifor Williams Standards for Strength and Durability.
• Must take ownership of the Project and Lead Design Reviews as required to deliver the Project to ensure that all key stakeholders are kept up to date as required.
• Advise of issues with the Project or its Delivery into the wider business.

Qualifications

• A degree in an Engineering/Design related subject.
• Experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD Software, that can be demonstrated at an interview and capable of creating both Solid and Sheet Metal parts along with the associated Drawings.
• At least 7 Years experience in a similar role, preferably from a Commercial Trailers background or other manufacturing that has transferable skills.

Required Skills

• Have a desire to learn and grow the role, have a “Can-Do” attitude and the ability to accept guidance on the requested Projects and Design Changes.
• A flexible and enthusiastic team player with a passion for problem solving.
• Demonstrates a practical hands-on approach.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a desire to deliver against agreed targets.
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate clearly.
• Computer literate and understand Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc).
• Work closely with our Design and Production Engineers, Site Leaders and Quality Engineers to deliver a Right First-Time solution.
• Looks forward to new challenges and ask questions.
• Able to accept instructions and take notes as required.
• Be an excellent Timekeeper.
• Willing to go the “Extra Mile” to achieve a goal.
• Practical understanding of modern manufacturing technology and processes.
• Experienced in the use of SolidWorks 3D CAD Software and the creation of Engineering Drawings.
• Willingness to travel between all our sites to speak with other members of the team to ensure a Right First Time is delivered to Ifor Williams Trailers.
• An understanding of SolidWorks PDM System is desirable but not essential.

Pay range and compensation package

Salary – Competitive (negotiable based on experience)

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.