Design Engineer

Job title - Design Engineer

Salary - �25,000 - �30,000�

Location - Norfolk�

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join an�innovative, fast-growing subcontract machining department to meet growing customer needs and ensure my client�meets the highest possible standards for thier�customers.

Contributing to the design of new and reverse-engineered components. To be successful in this position, you should have hands-on experience using Solidworks, Inventor, CAD software, with strong attention to detail the ability to use measuring equipment and a creative flair.

Responsibilities:

• Modelling & Reproducing Drawings of Parts/Assemblies from Customer Drawings/Sketches in AutoCAD / solidworks / Inventor while applying correct tolerances and or Geometric Tolerancing.


• Measuring Supplied Parts/ Samples and producing Drawings, including Reverse Engineering.


• Site Visits for Surveying & Engineered Solutions Purposes


• Sourcing Engineering Technical data (Seals, Bearings, Bought in Parts, Materials Etc)


• Engineering Calculations


• Providing 3D CAM model Data to Machine Shop


• Issuing drawings/jobs to Machine shop.


• Performing measuring Checks on machined parts.


• Data entry (logging of orders on database, Work Scheduler)

Supporting Laser/Profiling Department:

• Producing DXF Drawings from customer drawings, sketches and templates for use by profiling (laser / Waterjet)


• Reverse engineering parts from customer samples


• Producing Folding Drawings for Press operators


• Calculating material requirements for rolled parts


• Converting Drawing formats for laser department.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong analytical and numeracy skills


• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail


• A creative, logical approach for generating new ideas and solutions, with the ability to transition through to part development.


• A sound knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) (Inventor)software, technical drawings and 3D modelling.


• An excellent grasp of engineering and design principles


• A knowledge of the qualities of metals, materials, and components


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

To be successful as an applicant you will need�

• Experience in Solidworks


• Design Experience�


• Strong analytical and numeracy skills


• A sound knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) (Inventor)software/ technical drawings and 3D modelling


• A knowledge of the qualities of metals/ materials and components