Senior Design Engineer - Trueform Manufacturing & Technologies Group

Trueform, a pioneering British manufacturing & technology company, are global leaders in the design, manufacture and installation of innovative infrastructure and applied technology solutions for Smart City Infrastructure, E-Mobility, Clean-Tech, Zero Carbon Mobility and Public Transportation sectors. Trueform provide award winning hardware and digital signage solutions to many of the World’s leading cities and have installations at over 150,000 locations throughout the UK and internationally.

About The Role

To support increasing expansion and demand for Trueform’s award winning products and services, we require a high calibre Senior Design Engineer to design and develop mobility infrastructure, wayfinding and digital signage, creating all technical manufacturing data for production on site or with our suppliers. You will have the opportunity to develop products end to end, which are used by millions of people every day and would be joining a small, friendly team. You will work closely with and learn from a variety of highly skilled, experienced teams and inspiring leaders. You will be responsible for solving engineering problems, completing projects on‑time, within budget, and performing to high standards of quality, whilst promoting and supporting continuous improvement within the design team.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Solving engineering challenges, creating detailed designs and technical drawings including manufacturing, client approval, assembly, and installation drawings.
• Creation of Bill of Materials (BOM’s) in collaboration with electronic/electrical engineering team.
• Following document control requirements within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) utilizing the Trueform PDM system (Design Data Manager).
• Resolving challenges in a proactive manner, including those related to client brief, manufacture, install, procurement, quality, cost and time.
• Ensuring the product is developed within the budget and within time allowed.
• Reporting the progress of design activity to management, flagging any risks to completing tasks; on time, on budget, and to an acceptable quality.
• Coordinating with all departments to ensure designs are manufacturable, transportable, installable and maintainable.
• Liaising with internal production to ensure the smooth running of the design for manufacturing process.
• Assisting in the development and continuous improvement of design and quality systems.

Who we are looking for

• Has strong experience in design engineering, mechanical structures and CAD.
• Is competent using Microsoft Office software, with excellent computer skills.
• Delivers on promises within timeframe.
• Possesses excellent project management skills and strong organisational capability.
• Has a results driven, can do will do attitude with good decision‑making abilities.
• Has unyielding attention to detail.
• Is able to work on own initiative.
• Is an engaged, optimistic team player with a strong desire for success and career progression.
• Is proud to work for Trueform.
• Has highly effective communication skills both in writing and verbally, with the ability to persuade and influence others, particularly at senior level.
• Gives honest and open feedback.
• Is enthusiastic, energetic, positive and resilient.
• Commits and adheres to Health, Safety and Environment policies, processes and procedures.
• Treats everyone with respect.
• Ensures equal opportunities are applied across the Company.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Previous experience working on architectural metalwork and design for fabrication.
• Experience working in a Senior or Lead role and within a similar environment.
• High level of expertise in AutoDesk Inventor, Advance Steel and/or Solid Works Preferred.
• Degree, HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.

What You will Receive

• Competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000 per annum.
• Working Pattern: 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Discount and cashback offers (for example discounted gym membership and shopping discounts).
• Company cycle to work scheme.
• Company green car scheme.