Senior Design Engineer - Fabrication

<p>You already know how to design. The question is whether you want to keep doing it somewhere that actually builds interesting, high-precision products, or just keep polishing drawings that never quite get there.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>In this role, you will:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with a diverse range of clients across various industries, including machine tools, nuclear, medical devices, and material handling.</li><li>Translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs that meet strict specifications.</li><li>Act as a consultative engineer, proposing solutions, alternative designs, and recommendations.</li><li>Utilise your expertise in welding principles, geometric tolerance, and detailed drawing creation.</li><li>Manage product Bills of Materials (BOM) within the company's ERP system and liaise with purchasing.</li><li>Work closely with the Engineering Manager to ensure designs meet deadlines, legislative guidelines, and environmental regulations.</li><li>Provide hands-on support during the introduction of new and existing products in manufacturing.</li></ul><p><strong>To be successful, you will need:</strong></p><ul><li>A degree in an engineering discipline or an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.</li><li>A strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and product costing.</li><li>Experience working in a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) environment.</li><li>Proficiency in SolidWorks, Sheet Metal Design software, and a PDM system.</li><li>Experience with LVD and Amada Press brake software (a plus).</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.</li><li>The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation.</li></ul><p><strong>We offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Depending on Experience, the salary ranges between £35k and £45k.</li><li>The opportunity to contribute to departmental improvement initiatives.</li><li>Support/development.</li><li>On-site parking.</li></ul><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>At Thomas Lee Recruitment, we specialise in connecting engineers and technical salespeople with leading companies in the engineering sector. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised, professional, and transparent recruitment service. Our focus is on understanding both client and candidate needs to ensure the best possible match.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>All applications will be responded to. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying. By applying for this role, you accept our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers, which can be found on our website.</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Ae5qx6keinx1AOOUCMwp5QmwiNo707pxs" width="0" height="0" />