Design Engineer in St Helens, North West

Recruit4staff are representing an established engineering business specialising in advanced engineering and technical solutions in their search for a Design Engineer to work in St Helens (Haydock)

Job Details:

• Pay: Up to £65,000 per annum
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7.30 am to 3.30 pm
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Company pension, Cycle to Work scheme

Job Role: As a Design Engineer, you will produce high-quality technical drawings, 3D models and design documentation for a range of engineering projects, including those subject to security restrictions. Working closely with project managers, engineers and other stakeholders, you will ensure designs meet technical specifications, engineering standards and production requirements.

Key responsibilities of the Design Engineer will include:

• Developing detailed technical drawings, models and designs using CAD software, primarily SolidWorks.
• Interpreting design concepts from specifications, sketches and project requirements.
• Preparing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) for production issue and manufacturing handover.
• Collaborating with project managers, engineers and stakeholders to deliver projects within agreed timescales.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant engineering standards, codes, regulations and quality requirements.
• Reviewing, optimising and revising designs in response to technical feedback and changing project requirements.
• Maintaining accurate design documentation and drawing registers, whilst supporting technical queries and engineering problem-solving.

Essential Skills and Experience:

To succeed as a Design Engineer, you will require:

• Demonstrable proficiency in SolidWorks, including producing detailed technical drawings and 3D models.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and technical drawing standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate, high-quality design documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical meetings, design reviews and project coordination.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines across multiple projects.

Advantageous Skills, Experience or Qualifications:

The following would be beneficial for a Design Engineer:

• Experience using Tekla Structures, Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Previous experience within structural steel, steel fabrication, mechanical engineering or construction.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production requirements and engineering materials.
• Degree, HND or HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Additional Information

• The role involves working on a variety of engineering projects, including projects subject to security restrictions.
• The successful Design Engineer will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to support accurate design delivery and production handover.

Commutable From: St Helens, Haydock, Liverpool, Skelmersdale, Warrington, Widnes and Manchester.

Similar Job Titles: Design Draughtsman, CAD Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Manager, Senior Design Engineer.

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