Job Description
Design Engineer
Near Tiverton | Up to £50,000 per annum | Day Shift | Monday to Friday | Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Design Engineer to join a manufacturing business near Tiverton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer with a strong background in sheet metal fabrication, SolidWorks design, and CNC programming to join a busy and growing team. The successful candidate will work closely with customers and production teams to deliver accurate, cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
Key Duties
* Design sheet metal components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
* Create detailed manufacturing drawings, flat patterns, and bills of materials (BOMs).
* Generate and manage DXF files for laser cutting, punching, and CNC programming.
* Ensure designs are optimised for fabrication processes, including laser cutting, bending, welding, and assembly.
* Program CNC punch machines, including tooling selection and sheet optimisation.
* Create and maintain nesting layouts to maximise material utilisation.
* Liaise with customers to clarify specifications and provide technical solutions.
* Work closely with production personnel to resolve design and manufacturing challenges.
* Ensure all designs meet customer requirements, quality standards, and manufacturing capabilities.
* Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
* Manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Requirements
* Experience in a Design Engineer role within a sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.
* Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including Sheet Metal and Weldments modules.
* Experience creating and exporting DXF files for CNC laser, punch, and profiling machines.
* Strong understanding of fabrication processes, including laser cutting, bending, welding, and assembly.
* Ability to produce accurate engineering drawings to BS/ISO standards.
* Knowledge of nesting software and CNC programming.
* Experience creating flat patterns and manufacturing documentation.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Understanding of stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium fabrication.
* Experience with Trumpf, Amada, Prima Power, or similar CNC punch machinery.
* Knowledge of RADAN, Boost, TruTops, Metalix, SigmaNEST, or equivalent programming software.
What We Offer
* Salary up to £50,000 per annum.
* Monday to Friday day shift working pattern.
* Immediate start available for the right candidate.
Interested?
Apply now with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Design Engineer opportunity near Tiverton.
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