Senior Design Engineer

Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd; Sealand; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trailer manufacturer in the UK is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to manage projects and deliver effective design solutions. Responsibilities include overseeing the design process to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering/Design, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD. This role offers a competitive salary package, and a collaborative environment focused on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience using SolidWorks with the ability to create Solid and Sheet Metal parts.
• SolidWorks 3D CAD proficiency with ability to create solid and sheet metal parts and drawings

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and assist in delivering savings on components.
• Coordinate with Teams across the organization about project status.
• Ensure designs meet Ifor Williams' standards for strength and durability.
• Update MRP data and distribute Engineering Change Documents
• Maintain up-to-date Project Plans and stakeholder communication
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing and Sales to progress projects
• Ensure designs meet Ifor Williams Standards for Strength and Durability
• Lead Design Reviews and own project delivery, escalating issues as needed

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

SolidWorks

Time management

Education

Degree in Engineering/Design

Tools

SolidWorks 3D CAD

Microsoft Office

MS Office

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.
• 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.