PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER (SOLIDWORKS)

Job Title: Product Design Engineer

Location: Kidderminster

Salary: £32-£38k (Depending on Experience)

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business in Kidderminster for a Product Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer.

You’ll join a fast-paced production environment, taking sheet metal products from initial design through to manufacture.

This is a great opportunity as the Client is willing to provide training on Solidworks, programming, and also Sigmanest.  Ideally you will have some experience or knowledge within a CAD environment but will be required to have sheet metal experience/understanding.

Key responsibilities

• Produce accurate, detailed sheet metal designs using SolidWorks

• Create production-ready drawings and documentation for the shop floor

• Work closely with surveyors and estimators to develop practical, cost-effective designs

• Support a smooth transition from design to manufacture, working to tight deadlines

Essential skills & experience

• Proven experience in sheet metal design

• Strong proficiency in using CAD, and the willingness to learn Solidworks

• Good understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes and machinery

• Understanding of quality control tools and measuring equipment

Desirable

• Experience with CNC machine tools (laser cutters and/or punching machines)

• Programming experience is a bonus, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.

**Sponsorship is not available so you must have the full right to work in the UK both now, and in the future**