Design Engineer
Location: Redditch
Contract: Permanent
We are seeking a skilled design engineer to join our client's team, based in Redditch. In this role you will be responsible for designing components, tooling, and developing manufacturing processes for metal blades used in the aerospace industry.
You will be optimizing designs for strength, durability and efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Role Responsibilities – Design Engineer
Aerofoil & Tooling Design: Develop and optimize designs for forged metal blades.
Forging Process Development: Design and refine the forging process, including die configurations, material flow, and grain structure optimization.
CAD & Simulation: Utilize CAD software (NX) for both component and tooling design and conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations to predict forging performance.
Quality & Compliance: Ensure designs meet industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.
Manufacturing Support: Work closely with Manufacturing & Production teams to troubleshoot issues, improve die life, and reduce defects.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance design efficiency, minimize material waste, and improve forging precision.
Documentation & Communication: Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement design changes effectively.
An ideal candidate for the Design Engineer role would have:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in design engineering, preferably in metal forging or blade manufacturing.
Proficiency in CAD software (preferably NX or SolidWorks).
Experience with FEA software for material flow and stress analysis.
Strong understanding of forging principles and material properties
Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and 2D Drawings
Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot manufacturing defects and improve blade designs.
Excellent communication & teamwork skills to collaborate with production, quality, and sales teams.
Experience in manufacture of aerofoils preferably forging.
Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or industrial blade application
For more information on this role, please contact Juls Bujalska on 01453 852541 or send a copy of your CV to
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