The Technical Design Engineer works on multiple projects along with Project Managers ensuring the team is hitting project deadlines, clients are satisfied and project profit remains on target!On a day to day basis they work closely with a small team to produce excellent technical CAD drawings on Solidworks and manage client expectations, issues and installations. They will also need to quality control work produced by external suppliers and proposals to be submitted to clients.If you’re looking to just be fed CAD work this is not the role for you as our Tech Design Engineers play a much bigger part in the overall end to end of a project and ideally progress into a Technical PM role.It goes without saying that the retail industry is fast paced so the CAD required can sometimes need to be produced to tight deadlines with quick revisions needed. This means you will have ideally three years or more experience with Solidworks.Ideal ExperienceDirect experience in retail design & CAD engineering (SOLIDWORKS®) min 3 yearsExperience with the management of your own projectsDeep understanding of materials and manufacturing processes within retailAdobe Suite for art working is a bonus but not essentialBeing resourceful and using initiative to GET THE JOB DONESeeing and solving problems BEFORE they happenCARING about what you do, and how you do itUsed to working in fast paced retail environmentValue engineering with a focus on sustainable development, function and life-cycle valueDirect client and manufacturing liaisonResponsibilities & ScopeCAD Engineering (using Solidworks) with the key aims of value, function, creativity, sustainability and innovation.Costing out to clients using proven methods and supplier databaseTechnical drawing and development which is of a high standardSupplier visits and quality controlSome Project Management (getting the job done with maximum efficiency and service to the brands you work with).Working quickly whilst maintaining a logical, thorough approachJoining client meetings and briefs to ensure translation to CAD designOpportunity For ProgressionWithin this role you would be expected to progress to become involved with Project Management potentially leading to a Technical PM role.There are also more roles you could be promoted to including Technical Design Manager, Technical Design Lead and Head of Engineering.We are committed to providing excellent training and hands on learning within the business and give our employees autonomy to thrive in their rolePackage:25 days annual leave plus your birthday off and one extra day for every year of service3% pension contributionUp to 20% annual/quarterly bonusCycle to work and season ticket loan schemesGym membership 50% contribution1% personal development fundSummer Fridays - Finish at 2pm on Fridays in July & August (equates to more than 4 days additional leave)Training & DevelopmentPlease only apply if you can commit to a 3 day in Central London studio hybrid working (Mon, Wed, Thurs) 2 days from home. Send portfolios to along with CV.
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Technical Design Engineer