Sheet-Metal Design Engineer | SolidWorks CAD

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions are partnering with our client to appoint an experienced Draughtsman / Design Engineer to join their established manufacturing operation.

You will produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks, develop sheet-metal products, and work with customers, fabrication and production teams from concept to manufacture.

The role offers a permanent position in a well‑established business with opportunities to contribute ideas and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D models.
• Experience interpreting customer drawings, specs and technical information.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks.
• Creating manufacturing, folding and assembly drawings for sheet-metal products.
• Developing new designs and modifying existing products to meet customer requirements.
• Interpreting customer drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Preparing flat patterns, BOMs and relevant manufacturing documentation.
• Working closely with fabrication and production teams to ensure designs are suitable and efficient to manufacture.
• Supporting manufacturing processes including laser cutting, folding, forming and fabrication.
• Reviewing and updating existing drawings to improve accuracy, consistency and quality.
• Making design amendments to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Liaising with customers and internal departments to understand design requirements and resolve technical queries.
• Supporting the development of new products and bespoke components.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

2D drawings

3D modelling

Customer collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Recruitment Solutions are partnering with our client to appoint an experienced Draughtsman / Design Engineer to join their established manufacturing operation.

You will produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks, develop sheet-metal products, and work with customers, fabrication and production teams from concept to manufacture.

The role offers a permanent position in a well‑established business with opportunities to contribute ideas and professional development.