Senior Design Engineer - Vehicle Body / Transport Design

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This is a newly created senior-level opportunity, providing technical leadership to a junior Design Engineer while taking responsibility for design activities across the Elland and Stoke-on-Trent manufacturing sites . The role will initially be based predominantly in Elland for approximately six months , before becoming more evenly split between Elland and Stoke-on-Trent. Occasional travel to Milton Keynes and Bradford will also be required. The business specialises in commercial vehicle bodies and transport-related products , with the Design team using SolidWorks to produce designs and manufacturing drawings, including work around Volvo chassis drawings . Senior Design Engineer Job Overview · Lead vehicle body and transport-related design projects from concept through to manufacture · Produce detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks · Interpret chassis and vehicle manufacturer drawings and understand packaging and vehicle integration · Design vehicle bodies, structures, panels, brackets, assemblies and fabricated components · Manage BOMs, drawing revisions and engineering documentation · Work closely with manufacturing, production and workshop teams to resolve design and build issues · Liaise with fabricators, bodybuilders, vehicle manufacturers and suppliers · Support prototype builds, first-off builds and engineering changes · Ensure designs meet relevant legislation, safety and industry requirements · Provide technical guidance to a junior Design Engineer · Support cost reduction, standardisation and continuous improvement Senior Design Engineer Job Requirements · Proven experience as a Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer within vehicle body, transport, automotive, capital equipment or a similar manufacturing environment · Strong SolidWorks experience · Good understanding of 2D manufacturing drawings and drawing standards · Experience designing fabricated, welded and sheet metal components · Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture · Understanding of fabrication, hydraulics, electrical systems and vehicle integration · Experience taking engineering projects from concept through to completion · Practical experience working with production and workshop teams · Knowledge of vehicle weights, type approval and compliance would be advantageous · Experience with commercial vehicles, specialist vehicles, municipal vehicles or highway maintenance equipment would be highly desirable · ERP experience, particularly with engineering data and BOM management, would be advantageous · HNC/HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or a related discipline would be advantageous What We're Looking For We're looking for a practical and commercially aware Senior Design Engineer who can do more than simply produce CAD designs. You'll work closely with manufacturing teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop practical, manufacturable solutions and take ownership of projects through to completion. The successful candidate will be confident supporting junior engineers, managing multiple projects and working across different manufacturing sites. Senior Design Engineer Salary & Benefits · Salary: Up to £55,000 · Bonus: Generous · Company vehicle: Company vehicle provided, including electric BMW models such as the iX3 · Fuel/electric charging: Costs covered, including home EV charging installation where applicable · Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays, plus Christmas shutdown · Working hours: 40 hours per week · Flexible start/finish: Start between 6am and 9am, provided 40 hours are completed · Location: Elland initially, then split between Elland and Stoke-on-Trent · Travel: Regular travel between sites, with occasional visits to Milton Keynes and Bradford Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. Apply Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Other Sectors and Industries 328 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry Accounting & Finance, Construction & Property, Engineering & Manufacture, Logistics & Transport, Sales Founded 2012 Location Chichester Company size 51-250 About The Company Service
- We deliver an honest and professional process with a focus towards
customer service. Communication
- We find it fundamental to understand your requirement which enables us to
plan and invest our time and resources effectively for your needs. Adaptability - We work across permanent, interim or
fixed term contracts. Our Story Established in 2012 on core values of
providing the best possible service and establishing our reputation as a
trusted recruitment provider. We have a dedicated team of 50+ staff who
place over 1000 employees into new positions each year in a number of key
technical sectors. A single-sited office base allows all of our staff to
work collaboratively and work with clients across the UK. Our Unique Culture We
are an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation. This is testament to
our successfully embedded company values and career progression structure open
to employees. We also have a stable and committed management team with employee
engagement and morale at the heart of what they do. We consult with employees regularly regarding company decisions,
which in turn has aided longevity with many of our employees having worked with
us for 5 + years. This loyalty brings with it experience, and the ability to
build longer-lasting relationship with our clients and candidates. Learning & Development We hold regular in-house training sessions,
including the use of external training providers, to ensure all of our
employees get the same wealth of knowledge and expertise provided to them. We have supported many of our managers through
completing specific management training courses which has been found to be
highly beneficial and is something we will continue to offer. We also provide the opportunity for
employees to gain specific qualifications which could be deemed beneficial to
their role, including the REC Level 3 Certificate – a widely recognised
benchmark within our field. Diversity Equality and diversity are themes that are
strongly represented within our company values, we adopt an equal and fair
approach to all procedures within the company and look to fulfil our services
with equality and diversity in mind. Internally, much of our initial training program is
on-the-job, so we look more at the potential we see in an individual when
recruiting, as opposed to solely their background which means everyone brings
something different to the company offering a range of perspectives and skill
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