Design Engineer - Castings

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer with proven casting industry experience to play a key role in the design and development of tooling and components for a wide range of engineered products. The successful candidate will work closely with production and manufacturing teams to develop practical, cost-effective designs that support efficient manufacturing processes., * Design cast components, tooling and manufacturing solutions using SolidWorks.

• Produce detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Design dies, core boxes, moulding tools and associated tooling for casting processes.
• Work closely with production, foundry and machining departments to ensure designs are suitable for manufacture.
• Modify and improve existing designs to enhance quality, manufacturability and efficiency.
• Support new product development from concept through to production.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve design and manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure designs comply with customer specifications, quality standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across design and manufacturing processes.

• Previous experience as a Design Engineer within a casting, foundry or tooling environment.
• Strong SolidWorks experience.
• Proven experience designing dies, core boxes and moulding tools.
• Understanding of brass and/or aluminium casting processes.
• Ability to produce detailed engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a manufacturing environment.

Desirable

• Experience working within a foundry or precision engineering environment.
• Knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting new product development.
• Familiarity with 3D printing or additive manufacturing technologies.
• Mechanical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned engineering business.
• Diverse manufacturing environment with in-house foundry, CNC machining, laser cutting, polishing and plating facilities.
• Opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects and new manufacturing technologies.
• Long-term career development within a growing business., 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:30. This is a full-time, site-based position, working within a modern manufacturing facility alongside experienced design, production and engineering teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr