Senior Design Engineer

Trueform Engineering Limited
Hayes, United Kingdom
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 55K

Job location

Hayes, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Computer-Aided Design
Autodesk Inventor
SolidWorks (CAD)
Document Management Systems
Microsoft Office

Job description

To support increasing expansion and demand for Trueform's award winning products and services, we require a high calibre Senior Design Engineer to design and develop mobility infrastructure, wayfinding and digital signage, creating all technical manufacturing data for production on site or with our suppliers.

You will have the opportunity to develop products end to end, which are used by millions of people every day and would be joining a small, friendly team. You will work closely with and learn from a variety of highly skilled, experienced teams and inspiring leaders.

You will be responsible for solving engineering problems, completing projects on-time, within budget, and performing to high standards of quality, whilst promoting and supporting continuous improvement within the design team.

Responsibilities & Duties

Your main responsibilities and duties will include:

  • Solving engineering challenges, creating detailed designs and technical drawings including; manufacturing, client approval, assembly, and installation drawings.
  • Creation of Bill of Materials (BOM's) in collaboration with electronic/electrical engineering team
  • Following document control requirements within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) utilizing the Trueform PDM system (Design Data Manager)
  • Resolving challenges in a proactive manner, including those related to client brief, manufacture, install, procurement, quality, cost and time.
  • Ensuring the product is developed within the budget and within time allowed.
  • Reporting the progress of design activity to management, flagging any risks to completing tasks; on time, on budget, and to an acceptable quality.
  • Coordinating with all departments to ensure designs are manufacturable, transportable, installable and maintainable.
  • Liaising with internal production to ensure the smooth running of the design for manufacturing process.
  • Assisting in the development and continuous improvement of design and quality systems.

Requirements

Do you have a valid Construction Skills Certification Scheme Card, Construction Skills Certification Scheme certification?, Do you have experience in SolidWorks?, To succeed in this role you will need to be someone who:

  • Has strong experience in design engineering, mechanical structures and CAD
  • Is competent using Microsoft Office software, with excellent computer skills.
  • Delivers on promises within timeframe.
  • Possesses excellent project management skills and strong organisational capability,
  • Has a results driven can do will do attitude with good decision-making abilities.
  • Has unyielding attention to detail.
  • Is able to work on own initiative.
  • Is an engaged optimistic team player with a strong desire for success and career progression.
  • Is proud to work for Trueform.
  • Has highly effective communication skills both in writing and verbally, with the ability to persuade and influence others, particularly at senior level.
  • Gives honest and open feedback.
  • Is enthusiastic, energetic, positive and resilient.
  • Commits and adheres to Health, Safety and Environment policies, processes and procedures.
  • Treats everyone with respect.
  • Ensures equal opportunities are applied across the Company.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for someone who has the following qualifications and experience:

Mandatory

  • Previous experience working on architectural metalwork and fabrication designs.
  • Experience working in a Senior or Lead role and within a similar environment
  • High level of expertise in AutoDesk Inventor, Advance Steel and/or Solid Works

Preferred

  • Degree, HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
  • CSCS Card
  • CDM Training

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000 per annum.
  • Working Pattern: 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday.
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Discount and cashback offers (for example discounted gym membership and shopping discounts)
  • Company cycle to work scheme
  • Company green car scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

About the company

Trueform, a pioneering British manufacturing & technology company, are global leaders in the design, manufacture and installation of innovative infrastructure and applied technology solutions for Smart City Infrastructure, E-Mobility, Clean-Tech, Zero Carbon Mobility and Public Transportation sectors. Trueform provide award winning hardware and digital signage solutions to many of the World's leading cities and have installations at over 150,000 locations throughout the UK and internationally.

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