Project Design Engineer

ROLE- Project Design Engineer

LOCATION- Southampton

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £30,000 - £40,000, dependent on experience 

My client is a specialist product designer and manufacturer. They are looking for a Project Design Engineer to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.    

The Project Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Design, Engineering or similar
• 0-3 years’ or more of experience in a similar Design / CAD Operation position
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, fabrication and welded parts  
• Be proficient using 2D CAD software such as AutoCAD 
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Producing fabrication drawings to bespoke requirements
• Communicating directly with clients to determine requirements 
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects