Senior Design Engineer - Fabrication at Thomas Lee Recruitment

Are you an experienced Senior Design Engineer looking to take your skills to the next level?

We are looking for a talented and motivated engineer to join our growing team at a leading high-precision Fabrication company specialising in composites, Sheet metal and flexible materials.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with a diverse range of clients across various industries, including machine tools, nuclear, medical devices, and material handling.
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs that meet strict specifications.
• Act as a consultative engineer, proposing solutions, alternative designs, and recommendations.
• Utilise your expertise in welding principles, geometric tolerance, and detailed drawing creation.
• Manage product Bills of Materials (BOM) within the company's ERP system and liaise with purchasing.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to ensure designs meet deadlines, legislative guidelines, and environmental regulations.
• Provide hands-on support during the introduction of new and existing products in manufacturing.

To be successful, you will need:

• A degree in an engineering discipline or an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• A strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and product costing.
• Experience working in a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) environment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Sheet Metal Design software, and a PDM system.
• Experience with LVD and Amada Press brake software (a plus).
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation.

We offer:

• Depending on Experience, the salary ranges between £40k and £45k. 
• The opportunity to contribute to departmental improvement initiatives.
• Support/development. 
• On-site parking.