- Design and develop bespoke sheet metal components/ assemblies to meet customers' requirements.
- Communicate with the sales team and customers to create design concepts with drawings for customer approval.
- Generate flat patterns for CADCAM engineers while ensuring designs are suitable for tooling and machinery.
- Create detailed production drawings to be used for punch, fold and assembly operations.
- Reverse engineer historical 2D files into 3D format to improve level of technical detail.
- Lead design projects, including the creation of new products and the redesign of existing ranges.
- Coordinate with various departments to ensure design projects are on schedule to meet both technical and financial targets.
- Work closely with production team during design projects to ensure suitability for manufacture, making adjustments where needed.
- Actively seek ways to improve existing designs for efficiency, better performance and ease of manufacturing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to design and manufacturing processes.
- Experience With 3D Modelling Software (Solidworks Preferred)
- Understanding of Design Tables and DFM Techniques
- Experience in A Sheet Metal Manufacturing Environment
- Excellent Attention to Detail and Organisation Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Bill Of Materials Understanding
- The Ability to Work Independently and As part of a team
- Competent Excel Skills