Design Engineer - Colchester Area - Salary -36,000 - -45,000 depending on experience

Our client is looking to recruit a Design Engineer to work alongside and support their existing team of Design Engineers. The company designs, manufactures and installs equipment used predominantly within the electrical power and distribution industry and are keen to see candidates who have worked ideally within a steel fabrication environment. Projects range in value from -2,000 to -2.2M and consist of products such as doors, screens and enclosures.

Benefits:

• Working hours Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5pm, Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm
• Support in applications to various engineering institutes and to work towards chartership.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and Death in Service benefit
• Free on-site parking

Duties:

• Work with Projects Team and sub-contractors during the conception, design, manufacture & installation phases of the projects.
• Produce accurate 2D drawings for client approvals and 3D fabrication and installation drawings.
• Carry out ventilation analysis (CFD) & produce reports for client approval.
• Produce full design packages consisting of BOMs, design specification, installation detail drawings & post installation as-built documentation.
• Liaise with the Projects Team to assist with the production of RAMS & site installation packs.
• Occasional visits to client sites, sub-contractors and suppliers with overnight stays will be required

Experience:

• Qualified to HNC or Degree level in an engineering subject
• Previous experience working in an engineering design environment using AutoCAD and Solidworks is essential.
• A solid understanding of CFD simulation is necessary.
• Some experience of using PDM software is required.
• A good knowledge of practical sheet metal fabrication is essential.
• Candidates need to reside within a commutable distance of Colchester and must have driving licence with own transport.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this position

Call Julia @ Prime Appointments for more information.