Design Engineer

Near Tiverton | Up to £50,000 per annum | Day Shift | Monday to Friday | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Design Engineer to join a manufacturing business near Tiverton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer with a strong background in sheet metal fabrication, SolidWorks design, and CNC programming to join a busy and growing team. The successful candidate will work closely with customers and production teams to deliver accurate, cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

Key Duties

• Design sheet metal components and assemblies using SolidWorks.

• Create detailed manufacturing drawings, flat patterns, and bills of materials (BOMs).

• Generate and manage DXF files for laser cutting, punching, and CNC programming.

• Ensure designs are optimised for fabrication processes, including laser cutting, bending, welding, and assembly.

• Program CNC punch machines, including tooling selection and sheet optimisation.

• Create and maintain nesting layouts to maximise material utilisation.

• Liaise with customers to clarify specifications and provide technical solutions.

• Work closely with production personnel to resolve design and manufacturing challenges.

• Ensure all designs meet customer requirements, quality standards, and manufacturing capabilities.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.

• Manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Requirements

• Experience in a Design Engineer role within a sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.

• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including Sheet Metal and Weldments modules.

• Experience creating and exporting DXF files for CNC laser, punch, and profiling machines.

• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, including laser cutting, bending, welding, and assembly.

• Ability to produce accurate engineering drawings to BS/ISO standards.

• Knowledge of nesting software and CNC programming.

• Experience creating flat patterns and manufacturing documentation.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Understanding of stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium fabrication.

• Experience with Trumpf, Amada, Prima Power, or similar CNC punch machinery.

• Knowledge of RADAN, Boost, TruTops, Metalix, SigmaNEST, or equivalent programming software.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum.

• Monday to Friday day shift working pattern.

• Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Interested?

Apply now with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Design Engineer opportunity near Tiverton.

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