At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative products from concept to production-ready designs.
- Company: Join a supportive team in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible hours, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Experience a collaborative culture with excellent training and wellbeing programs.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by solving design challenges and creating cutting-edge solutions.
- Qualifications: Relevant engineering qualification and CAD software proficiency required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop a variety of products, including vehicle conversions and trailer systems, from concept through to production-ready designs.
- Ensure all product designs comply with relevant transportation regulations and industry standards.
- Collaborate with sales, purchasing, subcontractors, and production teams to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and meet customer requirements.
- Manage assigned design projects, ensuring timely completion and coordination of resources.
- Provide technical support by preparing detailed drawings for customer quotations and bespoke client needs.
- Proactively identify and solve design and manufacturing challenges.
- Maintain technical documentation, including CAD drawings, design specifications, and compliance records.
- Visit production sites as necessary to support design implementation and problem-solving.
Person Specification:
- Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in vehicle conversion or trailer design preferred.
- Knowledge of relevant safety, compliance regulations, and industry standards.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor or similar.
- Strong communication skills for liaising with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Creative problem solver with an innovative mindset.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality deliverables.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Pension scheme and contributory benefits.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive work environment with flexible start times and early finish on Fridays.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Additional benefits such as health and wellbeing programs, free parking, cycle-to-work schemes, and canteen facilities.
Design Engineer / Technician employer: J
As a Civil Design Engineer with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration in the heart of Slough and Brighton. We offer competitive salaries, a supportive work culture, and clear pathways for career advancement, including opportunities to progress to Design Manager. Our commitment to employee growth, combined with a hybrid working model, ensures you can achieve a fulfilling work-life balance while contributing to impactful infrastructure projects.
We think you need these skills to ace Design Engineer / Technician
Mechanical Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Vehicle Conversion Design
Trailer Design
Transportation Regulations Knowledge
CAD Software Proficiency (e.g., Autodesk Inventor)
Project Management
