Technical Designer

Bennett and Game; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Engineering company in Hitchin is seeking a Technical Designer to enhance a collaborative design team. This role involves developing technical content for products, managing CAD models, and creating documentation for various projects. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience and proficiency in CAD software. The position offers a salary range of £32,000 - £38,000 along with benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme with 8% contribution

Permanent position

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within engineering or manufacturing.
• Excellent understanding of electro-mechanical assembly principles.
• Proficient in professional CAD packages for content generation.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside the design team on technical development of content.
• Creating documentation for sales, assembly, installation, and maintenance.
• Managing and maintaining CAD models ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly principles

CAD proficiency

Attention to detail

Adobe Creative Suite

3D modeling and animations

Tools

CAD

Solidworks

InDesign

Key shot

V-ray

Job description

Position : Technical Designer

Location : Kimpton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Salary : £32,000 - £38,000 (DOE)

Technical Designer required to join a well-established Engineering company that is based in the Kimpton / Hitchin area. This is a unique opportunity to add considerable value to a growing talented and collaborative design team, working on prestigious projects across the high end residential and marine AV industry.

Technical Designer Job Overview

• Working alongside the design team on the technical development of assembly and installation content for existing and new product lines.
• Working alongside the design team on bespoke project documentation incl. detailed presentations for sales, assembly, installation and maintenance.
• Working alongside the manufacturing production teams on technical advice and assistance.
• Working alongside the servicing team to create informative content / guides to assist with post sales technical issues in the field.
• Managing and maintaining CAD models and generated content within the companies central database, ensuring accuracy and consistency of all customer facing materials.
• Lead the development of all customer facing technical material.

Technical Designer Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within the engineering or manufacturing industry.
• Have an excellent understanding of electro-mechanical assembly principles and general DFMA.
• Proficient in professional CAD packages for content generation. Eg. CAD, Solidworks, Solidworks Composer, etc - specific training is available if required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a practical mindset : 'How would I do this if I had to do it myself?'
• Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite, in particular InDesign for presentation and document creation purposes is advantageous.
• Ability to create high quality 3D models and animations for presentation purposes is advantageous.
• Ability to create photorealistic renderings, using Key shot, V-ray or similar is advantageous.
• Ability to understand and interpret information from architect / design drawings and specifications.
• A resourceful, optimistic nature with great care and attention to detail who enjoys a challenge, open to all aspects of projects with a hands-on attitude.

Technical Designer Salary & Benefits

• Permanent position
• Salary - £32,000 - £38,000 (DOE)
• Monday to Friday
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme - we pay 8% following a 3-month probation completion