Design Engineer

Wright Engineering, an engineering and construction industry leader, are recruiting for a Design Engineer, preferably with materials handling knowledge, to join our drawing division on a permanent basis. 

• £40,000 to £50,000 per annum 
• Hybrid role - Monday to Friday 
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) 
• Loyalty bonus
• Training and development packages 
• Free secure on-site parking 

The role: 

• Working closely within an engineering team to help develop bespoke design solutions for materials handling and structural steel work projects.
• Site surveying to enable engineering drawings in a wide range of industries and environments.
• Production of both GA and detail fabrication drawings for primary and secondary steel work, conveying and storage equipment, Tanks, silos, hoppers and chute work.
• Actively participate in tender packages with input into design for both costs and quality optimisation.
• Work with our apprentices to help guide the next generation of designers.

Experience: 

• Ideally, experience in material handling, mechanical engineering, structural and secondary steelwork. 
• Knowledge and experience in heavy duty conveyors, chutes, hoppers, silo's, pipework, ductwork, staircases and platforms. 
• AutoCAD 2D and 3D with the ability to produce 3D layouts and models of manufacturing plants. 
• Working knowledge of Advance Steel or Tekla software - other 3D packages would be advantageous.  
• Able to produce sheet metal developments and dxf files for laser cutting. 
•  Use of AutoCAD to produce comprehensive, clear and accurate 2D manufacturing drawings and general arrangements. 
• Able to import, export and insert files from different software packages and coordinate and produce master models from client information. 
• Experience of working with laser scanned data, point clouds etc. 
• Competent use of Microsoft packages including Excel for document and report production. 
• Full UK Driving Licence. 

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and vibrant engineering business. Interested parties should apply online or call the office for more information, complete confidentiality guaranteed.