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Job Title: Design Engineer
Job Type: Onsite
Work Type: Contract
Duration: 3 to 4 Months
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Industry: Manufacturing/Medical
Job Location: Gloucestershire
Rate: £30.00/hr to £40.00/hr (Outside IR35, Ltd and Umbrella available)
Profile – Design Engineer
Our client is the world leader in the design and manufacture of precision products to the medical sector. They currently require a contract Design Engineer to support the Development team through a busy time.
Job Role – Design Engineer
Reporting to the Product Development Manager, the contract Design Engineer shall migrate existing AutoCAD drawing packages into SolidWorks. The role will involve creating, editing, and managing 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings from existing product information, ensuring all outputs meet company standards and are suitable for subcontract manufacture.
Following initial training, the successful candidate will be expected to work independently, managing their workload with minimal supervision.
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Duties – Design Engineer
- Convert existing AutoCAD drawings into SolidWorks models and drawings.
- Create accurate 3D CAD models from existing drawing information and established product range information.
- Produce 2D manufacturing drawings in accordance with company drawing standards and templates.
- Ensure all drawings contain the required information for subcontract manufacture.
- Review existing drawings and identify missing, inconsistent, or unclear information.
- Maintain drawing quality, accuracy, and revision control throughout the conversion process.
- Work efficiently to meet project deadlines and drawing completion targets.
- Follow documented procedures and established engineering standards.
- Liaise with the Engineering Development team where clarification is required.
- Organise and manage drawing files in accordance with company systems and practices.
- Provide regular progress updates on assigned work packages.
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Experience/Qualifications – Design Engineer
- Experience using CAD software in a professional or educational environment.
- Good understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
- Ability to interpret existing drawings and convert them into accurate CAD models.
- Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Candidates who are currently a Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Development Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Draughts Person, CAD Engineer, and Manufacturing Engineer could be suitable for this role.
Application Instructions
To make an application for this role, please submit your CV to mark.davis@omegaresource.co.uk or for more information, call 01453829529.
For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk.
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