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Design Engineer

  • Salary

    Salary dependant on experience

  • Location

    Wolverhampton

  • Job type

    Permanent

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Are you a Design Engineer with a Strong background in the design and manufacture of jigs & fixtures? If so, are client who produce components for the automotive and energy sectors would be interested in your background!

In this role, you will be:
  • Supporting NPI and engineering departments by providing designs and 3D models for tools and fixtures.
  • Ensuring designed fixtures and tools are safe to operate and capable to manufacture components.
  • Providing CAM simulations for forming and machining processes. 
Location: Wolverhampton
Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday - Thursday (8.30am - 4.30pm) & Friday (8.30am - 1.30pm)

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for designing fixtures and tools for new products
  • Support estimating and NPI teams with forming analysis for metal stamping and press brake forming
  • Assist estimating team with fixture concepts for quotation purposes
  • Responsible for maintaining site layouts
  • Work with customers on design for manufacture (DFM) improvements
  • Support toolroom and production engineering with designs and technical drawings

Key Requirements
  • Degree, HNC or Equivalent in engineering discipline
  • Designing fixtures and tools
  • 3D CAD software (preferably SolidWorks)
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, including pressing, laser cutting, welding and machining
  • 2D & 3D CAD, preferably AutoCAD (2D) and SolidWorks (3D)