Design Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Birmingham, UK
19 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

SolidWorks (CAD) Value Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking company as a Design Engineer. Working within a dynamic and collaborative environment, you’ll have the chance to lead innovative projects, drive design excellence, and make a real impact on the future of bespoke machine design. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, leadership opportunities, and professional growth.

What You Will Do:

  • Lead cross-functional technical teams, providing guidance and mentorship in both technical and interpersonal skills.

  • Plan, manage, and oversee design projects from conception to completion, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met while maintaining top quality.

  • Design detailed and complex systems with precision, including advanced simulations and impact optimisation projects.

  • Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and oversee the prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs or improvements.

  • Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure alignment and integration of design efforts.

  • Utilise Design for Manufacture and Value Engineering techniques to ensure smooth transitions from concept to production.

Requirements

A HNC/HND qualification in a technical field, preferably Mechanical Engineering.

  • Proven experience in bespoke machine design and successfully managing and delivering projects.

  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and drive collaborative efforts.

  • Proficiency in SolidWorks, including concepts, layouts, detailing, and dimensioning to ISO standards.

  • A methodical and innovative approach to problem-solving, coupled with excellent communication and organisational skills.

As a Design Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the company’s cutting-edge solutions, contributing to its reputation for excellence and innovation. This organisation is a world leader in its field, committed to delivering high-quality products and systems that meet the complex needs of its clients. You’ll be part of a team that values creativity, precision, and collaboration, ensuring that every project is a success.

About the company

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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