CAD / Design Engineer
Location: Dudley
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a CAD / Design Engineer to join a growing team in Dudley. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with strong SolidWorks skills to play a key role in the design and development of cable containment products for a well-established manufacturing business.
The Role
The purpose of the Design Engineer is to design cable containment products that meet both industry standards and customer requirements. You will use 3D CAD software to create detailed models and drawings, ensuring designs are optimised for manufacture. The role also involves leading design projects, developing new product ranges, and improving existing ones.
You will work closely with production, technical, and commercial teams, as well as liaise directly with customers to deliver high-quality, manufacturable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support the design, development, and introduction of new products and the redesign of existing products
Produce 3D CAD models and detailed production and customer dimension drawings
Create technical specifications and loading tables
Organise prototype production and carry out product testing to ensure correct function, form, and fit
Populate product data including part codes and bills of materials (BOMs)
Support CAM programming and produce flat patterns for manufacture
Work closely with production teams to ensure designs are suitable for manufacture, making adjustments where required
Troubleshoot and resolve production and manufacturing issues
Design customer-specific solutions and produce associated technical documentation
Answer technical enquiries and support internal technical and design teams
Assist with product training and contribute to marketing materials where required
Actively seek opportunities to improve existing designs for efficiency, performance, and ease of manufacture
Skills & Experience
Minimum of 18 months’ experience in a design-related role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong experience with 3D CAD software – SolidWorks experience is essential
Good understanding of manufacturing processes, ideally sheet metal
Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001
Experience creating BOMs (knowledge of SAGE is advantageous)
Good mathematical ability and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across departments and with customers
Desirable Experience
Sheet metal design
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Turret punch presses and press brakes
CAM programming
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary of £35,000
Opportunity to work on innovative product designs within a supportive engineering team
Involvement in full product lifecycle from concept through to manufacture
Career development within an established and growing organisation