ROLE- Product Design Engineer

LOCATION- Chepstow

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £35,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience

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

The Product Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Design, Engineering or similar

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar Design / CAD Operation position

Experienced working with metal, wood and extruded materials

Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment

Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks etc.

Experience working with FEA

Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Proficient using MS Office

Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

The Product Design Engineer role will involve:

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

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible