Our client are a family run manufacturing business based in Telford. Our client and produce mobile exhibition vehicles, mobile libraries and mobile clinics for a wide array of blue chip companies and household names.
A position within the design team has become available for a Technical Vehicle Designer.
A background in Solidworks CAD is required with a keen eye for detail. As a Technical Vehicle Designer, you will be tasked with taking a customers previously agreed design, from the tyres upwards, and producing working drawings for the factory to manufacture from.
Each element of the build will be your responsibility to design, such as the chassis/ subframe, vehicle body, furniture, moving parts/ working mechanisms, generator install and hydraulic systems working within their standard build methods and previous build examples.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Produce 2D drawings to support the sales teams pitch
Produce 2D drawings to issue to the production manager and suppliers
Produce 3D working models
Attending client meetings to understand the brief required
Working on multiple designs simultaneously
Oversee build progress
Other ad-hoc duties as requiredSkills and Experience
Solidworks experience is required
Mechanical or engineering experience is required
Experience in SWOOD would be advantageous
Experience in trailers and/ or commercial vehicles would be advantageous
Ability to multi-task
IT literate including MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Plus other design specific programmes
Excellent communication skills
Confident, approachable and enthusiasticSpecific training on the product range would be provided with an element of learning on the job expected from the outset. We are looking for someone who is wanting to establish a long term position with the company and learn a unique market which they are in.
Please see our website for examples of what you would be required to design before applying.
Salary: Subject to experience
Start date flexible subject to notice period
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Pay: £25,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parkingSchedule:
Monday to FridaySupplemental pay types:
Yearly bonusAbility to commute/relocate:
Telford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Education:
Certificate of Higher Education (required)Experience:
SolidWorks: 3 years (required)