Senior Design Engineer - Fabrication

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.

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.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with a diverse range of clients across various industries, including machine tools, nuclear, medical devices, and material handling.
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs that meet strict specifications.
• Act as a consultative engineer, proposing solutions, alternative designs, and recommendations.
• Utilise your expertise in welding principles, geometric tolerance, and detailed drawing creation.
• Manage product Bills of Materials (BOM) within the company's ERP system and liaise with purchasing.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to ensure designs meet deadlines, legislative guidelines, and environmental regulations.
• Provide hands-on support during the introduction of new and existing products in manufacturing.

To be successful, you will need:

• A degree in an engineering discipline or an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• A strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and product costing.
• Experience working in a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) environment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Sheet Metal Design software, and a PDM system.
• Experience with LVD and Amada Press brake software (a plus).
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation.

We offer:

• Depending on Experience, the salary ranges between £35k and £45k.
• The opportunity to contribute to departmental improvement initiatives.
• Support/development.
• On-site parking.

About Us

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.

How to Apply

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