Manufacturing Design Engineer

Manufacturing Design Engineer (a1WNz000004gsjFMAQ) Tiverton, England Apply with Indeed Salary: GBP43000 - GBP50000 per annum 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr