Job Ad – Design Engineer Design Engineer – Blackpool, Lancashire
A well-established manufacturing business is looking for a Design Engineer to join its Product Design team in Blackpool.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on taking products from design through to production, with particular responsibility for production tooling, jigs, fixtures and CNC programming. You’ll work closely with suppliers, manufacturers and the wider Product Design team to ensure tooling and production methods meet the required quality, cost and efficiency standards.
Key responsibilities:
Design and develop production jigs and fixtures using 3D CAD and 3D printing
Programme and support CNC machinery
Review, approve and sign off production tooling
Liaise with suppliers and the wider supply chain to resolve technical issues
Attend tooling trials and assess first-off samples, with some potential overseas travel
Carry out dimensional checks against engineering drawings and specifications
Audit and improve production assembly methods
Conduct time and motion studies to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Manage the existing tooling portfolio, including maintenance, modification and replacement
Produce detailed 2D component and assembly drawings
Maintain parts lists and Bills of Materials
What we're looking for:
Strong experience using 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks