ROLE- Design EngineerLOCATION- SouthamptonTERM- PermanentSALARY- £28,000 - £38,000, dependent on experience My client is a specialist product designer and manufacturer. They are looking for a Design Engineer to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.The Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Design, Engineering or similar
• 2 or more years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Design / CAD Operation position
• Experienced working with aluminium, sheet metal and precision parts   
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment

• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks etc.

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Design Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Producing fabrication drawings to bespoke requirements
• Communicating directly with clients to determine requirements
• 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
• 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.