Design Engineer

Reporting to the Product Development Manager the contract Design Engineer shall migrate existing AutoCAD drawing packages into SolidWorks. The role will involve creating, editing and managing 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings from existing product information, ensuring all outputs meet company standards and are suitable for subcontract manufacture.

Following initial training, the successful candidate will be expected to work independently, managing their workload with minimal supervision.

Duties - Design Engineer

• Convert existing AutoCAD drawings into SolidWorks models and drawings.
• Create accurate 3D CAD models from existing drawing information and established product range information.
• Produce 2D manufacturing drawings in accordance with company drawing standards and templates.
• Ensure all drawings contain the required information for subcontract manufacture.
• Review existing drawings and identify missing, inconsistent or unclear information.
• Maintain drawing quality, accuracy and revision control throughout the conversion process.
• Work efficiently to meet project deadlines and drawing completion targets.
• Follow documented procedures and established engineering standards.
• Liaise with the Engineering Development team where clarification is required.
• Organise and manage drawing files in accordance with company systems and practices.
• Provide regular progress updates on assigned work packages.

Experience/Qualifications - Design Engineer

• Experience using CAD software in a professional or educational environment.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to interpret existing drawings and convert them into accurate CAD models
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Candidates who are currently a Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Development Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Draughts Person, CAD Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer could be suitable for this role.

Our client is the world leader in the design and manufacture of precision products to the medical sector. They current require a contract Design Engineer to support the Development team through a busy time.