As Design Engineer, you will work within a close-knit engineering team developing bespoke design solutions for materials handling and structural steelwork projects. You will take ownership of designs from site survey through to a full set of manufacturing drawings, playing a key role across the full project lifecycle.
My client is offering a salary of £40,000 – £45,000 dependent on experience, plus benefits:
* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
* Pension
* Loyalty bonus
* Training packages and proven development and progression opportunities
Duties of the Design Engineer
* Attending sites to carry out surveys and producing workable general arrangement drawings for proposal.
* Producing both GA and detailed fabrication drawings for primary and secondary steelwork, conveying and storage equipment, tanks, silos, hoppers and chute work.
* Taking GA drawings produced by yourself or others and completing a full set of manufacturing drawings for the fabrication shop.
* Contributing to tender packages with input on design, cost and quality optimisation.
* Working with laser scanned data, point clouds and Navisworks to manage, coordinate and create models.
* Mentoring and supervising apprentices and attending client review meetings as required.
Experience Required of the Design Engineer
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in materials handling, mechanical engineering, structural and secondary steelwork.
* Ideally experienced with heavy duty conveyors, chutes, hoppers, silos, pipe work, large ductwork, structural steel, staircases and platforms.
* Proficient in AutoCAD 2D/3D — able to produce comprehensive manufacturing drawings and general arrangements.
* Working knowledge of Advance Steel or Tekla; experience with other 3D software is advantageous.
* UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site survey work across the UK.
This vacancy is being managed by Paul Smith. Apply now for immediate consideration
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year