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Job Description - Design Engineer

Design Engineer
Bradford, West Yorkshire · On -site · Full -time
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Department: Design Office

About the Role
Following continued growth, we are seeking to recruit Design Engineers to join our team based in Bradford. There will be job training, personal development and opportunities for growth and progression. This role involves producing detailed manufacturing drawings and CNC transmissions for Laser and Router Machines using SolidWorks and Signlab. You will be a key member of our design team, supporting our onsite factory operations and the Sales teams client -facing visualisation needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design & Drafting: Use SolidWorks and/or Signlab to create precise manufacturing drawings, including sheet metal layouts, material specifications, colours, dimensions, and Bill of Materials (BOM). Provide a 3D visual representation of products to support both the factory and clients.
  • CNC Transmission & Drawings: Generate DXF transmissions and flat -pack drawings which will be used for CNC machine cutting.
  • Problem -Solving: Address any queries from the Operations team or Shop floor swiftly and effectively.
  • Job System Maintenance: Keep the in -house Microsoft Access Job System up to date, ensuring all work and transmissions are logged correctly for smooth job progression.
  • Project Management Support: Collaborate with Project Managers to facilitate projects from start to finish, maintaining an efficient workflow between design and production.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Prior experience in signage manufacturing or a similar industry that utilises metal fabrication, sheet metal and Acrylics/Perspex and laminates is highly desirable but not essential.
  • Previous experience with SolidWorks (or Inventor) and Signlab would be a major advantage. In -house product training will be provided as required.
  • A team player with strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude towards problem -solving.
  • Eager to develop new skills and contribute to improving the efficiency and accuracy of the department.

Working Hours / Benefits

  • 39 + hours per week
  • Salary negotiable depending on experience.
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Occupational healthcare
  • Ongoing training and development

Job Types: Full -time, Permanent



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About J&B Hopkins Since 1978, Hopkins has been a business built on family values that has grown from strength to strength. Currently, we have over 200 people working across the business. Some of whom have been with us since the beginning! Our ethos is to promote from within our own team whenever we...

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