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This company one of the longest established metal stamping, laser fabrication and welding companies in the UK, with a skilled workforce of over 100 people.
With a wealth of manufacturing expertise, they have a reputation for consistently producing high quality general and technical metal pressing, welded assembly and laser cut metal parts and fabrications from their 10,000 sqm large UK manufacturing base in Wolverhampton
Due to continued growth they have a new vacancy for a Design Engineer to join the team
Duties to include:
* 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
The ideal candidate will have a Degree, HNC or equivalent in an engineering or science discipline
Preferred skills include:
* Proven experience with designing fixtures and tools using 3D CAD, preferably Solid Works
* Fluent with using 2D software packages
* Understanding of technical drawings and drawing standards
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes – Metal stamping, machining and welded assemblies
* Experience with forming FEA for metal stampings
* Experience with CAM software for CNC machining, laser cutting or press brake
* Excellent communication skills
In return, you will receive a competitive basic salary, pension, free parking and a 35 hours working week, with a 1.30pm finish on a Friday