Description
3D CAD, SOLIDWORKS, 2D CAD, AUTOCAD, MANUFACTURING, FABRICATION
Design Engineer - £25p/h - South West - Contract
Our client is a leading manufacturer of bespoke staircases in the UK. An established, and fast-growing company, who are well known within the industry for their high-quality products and services. Due to an over load of work they are now looking to add a SolidWorks Design Engineer on a temporary basis to help the existing design team.
The successful candidate will be producing design layouts in 3D (SolidWorks) and 2D (AutoCAD) so experience with these systems is essential.
Key Responsibilities of the Designer:
Have an in-depth knowledge of manufacturing ideally within a fabrication environment.
Work from design specifications to produce design layouts and documentation for the production of drawings and Bills of Materials.
Check designs for feasibility of construction, checking that all safety factors have been incorporated in design and that the design is fit for purpose.
Work in close liaison with fabrication and installation teams to ensure projects are seamless and delivered on time, against budget and design specifications.
Attend meetings as and when required with customers, suppliers and other departments to discuss design requirements, schemes and progress.
Give due consideration to the selection of materials and compounds to be used, most effective and economical method of manufacture and examine the possibility of incorporating standard components, parts and materials.
Essential Knowledge:
CAD Drawing software SolidWorks 3D.
Must have a meticulous, disciplined approach and work to a high level of accuracy.
Fabrication experience, particularly of steelwork/metal components, ie. balconies, railings etc.
If this opportunity sounds like it would be something of interest, please apply with your latest CV.