Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time
Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Join a Dynamic and Growing Manufacturing Business!
Why Choose Us?
Trueline Products is an independent, family-owned UK manufacturer with over 30 years of experience. We are proud market leaders in the supply, design, and manufacture of bespoke architectural solutions.
Our innovative approach, quick decision-making, and forward-thinking mindset have propelled us to success in the construction industry. At Trueline, we value our employees and provide a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.
Due to growth and our success, we are now looking to recruit an additional Product Design Engineer to join our welcoming team and that is where you come in!
Role Overview
As a Senior Product Design Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing innovative products while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as BSEN standards and CE marking requirements. You will create and optimise production drawings, develop programmes for manufacturing, and collaborate closely with internal teams. The role also involves research and development, project work, and the opportunity to drive innovation in an expanding family-owned business.
Key Responsibilities
Product Design and Development
* Design and develop new products, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, including BSEN standards and CE marking requirements.
* Seek opportunities for new product development by researching market needs and material advancements.
* Enhance and refine existing products for improved functionality, cost-efficiency, and quality.
* Contribute to research and development (R&D) efforts, driving innovation and keeping Trueline Products at the forefront of the industry.
CAD and CAM
* Create detailed product drawings and specifications usingvaried CAD/CAM packages, includingSolidWorks.
* Develop production programmes for machinery, ensuring seamless transition from design to manufacturing.
* Liaise with surveyors and estimators to produce accurate, production-ready drawings that meet project specifications.
* Liaise with surveyors, estimators and production to meet tight deadlines, whilst consistently producing quality documents.
* Continuously improve design and CAD workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Manufacturing Collaboration
* Work closely with production teams to ensure designs align with the capabilities of sheet metal and fabrication machinery.
* Provide technical support and collaborate on optimising production workflows for various manufacturing equipment.
* Leverage experience from different manufacturing industries to introduce best practices and innovative approaches.
Project Work and Operational Support
* Participate in project-based initiatives, from initial concept through to final production.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including surveying, production, and operations, to deliver projects on time and within scope.
* Ensure seamless integration of design files and manufacturing programmes to support production efficiency.
Qualifications / Experience Required
* Engineering degreeor equivalent technical qualification.
* Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, with experience inSolidWorksandSigmaNestand a variety of other CAD/CAM packages.
* A minimum of 2 years experience working with a variety ofsheet metal and fabrication machinery.
* A minimum of 2 years experience inprogramming CNC machine tools, preferably Laser Cutters and / or Punching Machines.
* Knowledge of diversemanufacturing industries, with the ability to adapt designs to different production methods.
* Familiarity with relevant industry regulations, includingBSEN standardsandCE marking requirements.
* Strong technical skills in programming for manufacturing and creating production-ready drawings.
* Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to innovation.
What We Offer
* A collaborative and supportive working environment in a family-owned business.
* Opportunities to work on innovative projects with real-world applications.
* Career progression opportunities within a growing company.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
Trueline Products is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
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