We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Designer to join our team. As a Junior Designer, you will work closely with our design team leader to assist in the development and implementation of various projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about design and looking to gain valuable experience in a professional setting.
Job description
My client specialises in the design and manufacture of lightweight tubular steel structures for horticulture, agriculture, and commercial industries. All our structures are designed & built on-site in our Lancashire based manufacturing facility. Our structures are used nationwide in many different applications.
In the role as a Junior Design Engineer you will be responsible for your own projects, taking them from conception through to completion. As part of a small design team, you will take on a wide variety of work and be able to manage multiple tasks. The role will take you from customer sales meetings through to testing and construction site visits.
Responsibilities and Duties
Develop ideas & new designs from concept to finished designs.
Design of assemblies & components in Inventor, including manufacturing drawings and BOM’s
Produce layout drawings in AutoCAD
Costing of parts in our manufacturing software CIM50
Liaise with production and assist on manufacturing issues.
Create design documentation such as datasheets & instructions
Provide engineering assistance to sales team and customers
Qualifications and Skills
Have a good understanding of engineering principles
Advanced user of 2D & 3D CAD - Autodesk Inventor/AutoCAD or similar
GD&T
Design for manufacture
Basic coding skills - desirable
MS Office
Excellent Communication skills
Experience
2 years’ experience in a design role
Benefits
Competitive salary, pay negotiable depending on experience.
Discretionary bonus based on individual and business performance
Casual dress code
Onsite parking
Company pension
Holidays – 28 days inclusive of bank holidays
Working hours 8:30 – 17:00 Monday-Thursday and 2:30pm finish on Fridays