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Design Engineer - SolidWorks Permanent Full-Time
Salary - Circa £40,000 DOE
Location - In office, Buckinghamshire
We're excited to be supporting a leading specialist designer and manufacturer of high-quality bespoke and non-bespoke attachments for heavy plant machinery, serving both the construction industry and the military for over two decades. Focused on innovation and precision engineering, they provide durable and efficient products designed to last.
They are seeking a Design Engineer who will create 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks, collaborate with sales and aftersales teams, and design attachments for Excavators and Wheeled Loaders. The role involves communicating with suppliers, ensuring design accuracy for manufacturing, applying welding and hydraulic knowledge, and optimizing designs using FEA to ensure durability and performance in the field.
Responsibilities, but are not limited to
Develop detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks, ensuring designs are manufacturable and fit for purpose
Collaborate closely with sales and aftersales teams to create designs that align with customer requirements and sales briefs
Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors to address technical queries, implement design revisions, and manage engineering changes as necessary
Design attachments for Excavators and Wheeled Loaders, considering quality, cost, and lead time to meet sales specifications
Work with the manufacturing team to ensure accurate interpretation of designs, providing support with any design-related issues during production
Produce clear and accurate engineering drawings for sub-contract manufacture, ensuring smooth production and assembly
Apply knowledge of weld symbols and welding techniques to ensure the structural integrity of designs
Utilise hydraulic circuit knowledge in designing attachments and related systems
Leverage FEA knowledge to optimise designs for structural integrity and operational performanceExperiences required
Proven experience using SolidWorks or similar software (e.g. Solid Edge, Inventor, Fusion 360, Onshape, CATIA, or Creo)
Experience designing attachments or heavy plant/construction machinery
Proven experience producing detailed engineering drawings for sub-contract manufacture
Ability to perform FEA simulations and calculations
Knowledge of heavy welding and hydraulics is advantageousPackage
37.5 Hours P/W | Monday to Friday | 33 Days Holiday Inc. Bank | Company Pension Scheme | Life Insurance
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