A leading manufacturer of metal products is looking for a Design Engineer to join their team at their office based in the Dudley area The ideal candidate will be a hard-working, adaptable and personable Design Engineer with a strong background in 2D AutoCad, with experience in the sheet metal industry This is a fantastic opportunity with a leading company who are expanding rapidly, with a goal of doubling their turnover within the next decade The Design department is currently operating on a straight days shift pattern, on a 40 hour work week, five days in the office, 07:30 - 16:00 Role: Design Engineer Location: Dudley, West Midlands Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Key Areas of Responsibilities Collaborate with customers and Sales to clarify engineering requirements and specifications Prepare and release accurate drawings, specifications and production data to support manufacturing and delivery “right first time” Review work orders and drawings to minimise errors and rework Use and maintain CAD/CAM systems and records to enable efficient order processing Support process development, continuous improvement and material optimisation Assist production teams with process updates, training and in-process quality checks Help identify and resolve design or specification issues in collaboration with production teams Contribute to cost control initiatives, value engineering and make-or-buy decisions Maintain design standards and support standardisation projects Stay informed on manufacturing capabilities, materials and emerging production techniques Undertake additional duties within the scope of the role as required Skills & Experience HND or degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering (preferred) Strong communication and customer relationship skills Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving ability Working knowledge of AutoCAD (2D) and Radan (2D) Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to work Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation Executive Network Group, encompassing Technical Network, Network HR, HSE Network & Procurement People, sourcing mid to senior level management for automotive, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing industrial sectors, with a portfolio of services including executive search, advertising, MRO for permanent and interim contract recruitment services