Design Engineer
CV-LibraryColeshill, WarwickshirecontractPosted: 8 October 2026
Apply NowOur client is a well established manufacturer that are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support on an initial 3 month contract based in Birmingham.
Job Responsibilities
* Design and develop commercial retail refrigeration equipment using SolidWorks 3D CAD.
* Produce detailed engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical documentation and design change records.
* Design manufacturable sheet metal components and assemblies for production.
* Work closely with UK and overseas suppliers to support manufacturing, resolve technical queries and drive continuous improvement.
* Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and day-to-day engineering activities.
* Ensure designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities and relevant engineering standards.
* Support product testing, compliance activities and development laboratory projects where required.
Skills Required
* Proven experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD within a manufacturing or product design environment.
* Strong sheet metal design experience and the ability to produce detailed manufacturing drawings.
* Excellent attention to detail with engineering documentation and technical drawings.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* Good project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Experience within commercial refrigeration or a related manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
* Basic understanding of refrigeration systems and associated engineering principles is advantageous.
Contract Details:
* Initially 3 months
* Must be available immediately
* Onsite at least 4 days a week
* Birmingham
* Inside IR35
Job Responsibilities
* Design and develop commercial retail refrigeration equipment using SolidWorks 3D CAD.
* Produce detailed engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical documentation and design change records.
* Design manufacturable sheet metal components and assemblies for production.
* Work closely with UK and overseas suppliers to support manufacturing, resolve technical queries and drive continuous improvement.
* Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and day-to-day engineering activities.
* Ensure designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities and relevant engineering standards.
* Support product testing, compliance activities and development laboratory projects where required.
Skills Required
* Proven experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD within a manufacturing or product design environment.
* Strong sheet metal design experience and the ability to produce detailed manufacturing drawings.
* Excellent attention to detail with engineering documentation and technical drawings.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* Good project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Experience within commercial refrigeration or a related manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
* Basic understanding of refrigeration systems and associated engineering principles is advantageous.
Contract Details:
* Initially 3 months
* Must be available immediately
* Onsite at least 4 days a week
* Birmingham
* Inside IR35