Sapien Engineering
Design Engineer
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Job Title: Design Engineer
Location: West Midlands
Salary: £38,000
Type: Hybrid
Client Overview
Our client is a well-established manufacturer seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join their engineering team, supporting the design, development, and continuous improvement of innovative retail products. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Design and develop commercial retail refrigeration equipment using SolidWorks 3D CAD.
- Produce detailed engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical documentation, and design change records.
- Design manufacturable sheet metal components and assemblies for production.
- Work closely with UK and overseas suppliers to support manufacturing, resolve technical queries, and drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and day-to-day engineering activities.
- Ensure designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and relevant engineering standards.
- Support product testing, compliance activities, and development laboratory projects where required.
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Skills Required
- Proven experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD within a manufacturing or product design environment.
- Strong sheet metal design experience and the ability to produce detailed manufacturing drawings.
- Excellent attention to detail with engineering documentation and technical drawings.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Good project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience within commercial refrigeration or a related manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
- Basic understanding of refrigeration systems and associated engineering principles is advantageous.
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Additional Notes
Please note that our clients are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful.
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