This Design Engineer role comes with some project management responsibilities. The role is afantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a progressive, family-owned SME based in Shrewsbury.
The company are seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic and reliable individual with good communication abilities, capable of meeting specific deadlines and standards with efficiency, when working independently or as part of the team.
The Role:
The company are a market leader in their sector offering a competitive salary, support and career opportunities. Within this role you will be responsible for leading the design team, creating technical drawings for clients and suppliers alongside providing technical direction/supervision and support to colleagues, fabricators, sub-contractors and clients for the installation of steel canopies and outdoor structures.
Key Tasks and responsibilities:
* Utilise CAD software to create detailed designs and engineering drawings.
* Coordinate and work with external designers.
* Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure specification and efficiencies are considered for both manufacturing and installation.
* Offer technical telephone support to fitters as required.
* Attend remote pre-start and other meetings via Teams
Requirements:
* Strong 3D CAD skills for developing 3D designs, assemblies, and engineering drawings to approved standard for in house and external customers plus visualisations and BOMs etc
* Certified in SolidWorks or an equivalent software.
* Some Project management experience
* Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
* Ability to collaborate with colleagues and engage with customers and suppliers across all levels
* Able to prioritise tasks effectively and perform under pressure within tight deadlines.
* Quick learner, adept at acquiring new skills and adapting to new computer systems promptly.
* Experience in identifying problems and identifying solutions in technical and business areas.
* Proven experience in design engineering with strong portfolio showcasing successful projects
* Construction/steel fabrication related background
* Driving Licence
* Prepared to travel as required
Additional tasks:
* Carry out site surveys on schools and other public buildings across the UK
* New product development
Desirable Skills / Experience:
* SSSTS / SMSTS
* DBS
* CSCS qualified
* Mechanical Engineering Masters degree
In return, as Design Engineer you will receive a salary of between £45k to £50k per annum. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (flexibility will be needed to support site activity and some travelling).