Vehicle Conversions Design & Production Lead (SolidWorks)

E3 Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Production Manager with strong SolidWorks design experience to lead the design and manufacture of specialist fleet vehicle conversions. This hands-on role combines engineering design with workshop leadership to drive projects from concept through to production and installation.

You will personally design vehicle conversion solutions, create 3D models, develop 2D drawings, and maintain BOMs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering role requiring 3D CAD modelling, tolerances and drawings.
• Experience creating and managing BOMs for manufacture and procurement.
• Background in vehicle conversions, automotive engineering or specialist fabrication.
• Evidence of leading workshops or manufacturing teams and delivering projects.

Responsibilities

• Personally design and develop vehicle conversion solutions using SolidWorks, including layouts, brackets and housings.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies and 2D drawings to support manufacture and installation.
• Produce and maintain BOMs, component specs and build documentation for procurement and production.
• Translate customer specs into practical designs considering space, access, processes and cost.
• Review designs during build to resolve fitment issues and incorporate feedback.
• Manage drawing revisions and engineering changes, releasing approved designs to production.
• Lead day-to-day workshop operations, allocate work and coordinate production schedules.
• Support production and installation teams with engineering guidance throughout builds.
• Ensure conversions meet customer requirements, quality standards and safety guidelines.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers on specs, components and progress.
• Improve designs and production methods to reduce build times and material waste.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

BOM management

Manufacturing drawings

Project leadership

Vehicle conversion experience

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Production Manager with strong SolidWorks design experience to lead the design and manufacture of specialist fleet vehicle conversions. This hands-on role combines engineering design with workshop leadership to drive projects from concept through to production and installation.

You will personally design vehicle conversion solutions, create 3D models, develop 2D drawings, and maintain BOMs.