ROLE - Design EngineerLOCATION - DudleyTERM - PermanentSALARY- £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experienceMy client is a manufacturer of specialist products and equipment for a variety of sectors. They’re looking for a Project Design Engineer to join their team near Dudley on a permanent basis.Experience in Joinery is needed for this role.The Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience designing for the retail industry
• Previous experience with Joinery, Metalwork
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
• Have the ability to carry out mechanical calculations
• Any previous experience of working with process machinery or steel / metal materials would be desirable
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

The Design Engineer role will involve:

• Working within the current engineering team with other Design Engineers
• Producing 3D designs using SolidWorks CAD soft and 2D designs with AutoCAD
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.