Location: Beer Hackett, Near Sherborne, Dorset (DT9)
Salary: Competitive, Negotiable Depending on Experience
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Mon – Thu 8.00am – 5.00pm; Fridays 8.00am – 1.30pm

KEY SKILLS

• Comprehensive 3D and 2D CAD experience
• Use of Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Vault are an advantage, however competent use of other platforms and PDM software are suitable
• 3d Printing experience desirable
• Good mechanical aptitude with appreciation of multiple manufacturing processes
• Design for manufacture and design for assembly techniques
• Experience in design of bespoke machined parts/assemblies and sheet metal fabrications
• Ability to produce manufacturing and assembly drawings
• Problem solving and the ability to generate concepts from scratch or modify existing products
• Pride in producing high quality work with excellent attention to detail
• Prototype part production, assembly and test
• Basic workshop skills using hand and power tools
• More advanced fabrication skills are welcome but not essential

BROTHERWOOD ARE THE UK’S LEADING WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE (WAV) SPECIALISTS; SUPPLYING THE UK’S HIGHEST QUALITY VEHICLE CONVERSIONS THAT ENABLE WHEELCHAIR USERS TO TRAVEL INCLUSIVELY, IN COMFORT AND SAFETY. WE CURRENTLY HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN ENGINEER TO JOIN OUR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TEAM.

We are seeking an adept and motivated engineer with a hands-on approach to developing solutions, excellent communication skills and the expertise to realise designs for production using the latest 3D CAD.
The Development and Design Engineer would be educated to Degree, HNC/HND (or equivalent) or have evidence of carrying out similar roles, looking to further their design career and looking for a new challenge.
As a key member of the R&D team you will assist in the development of new products from design and testing through to production. During this process you will take concept ideas and generate 3D CAD models and drawings to enable prototypes to be built. You will assist the design office in producing and amending drawings as well as compiling and maintaining the Bill of Materials of all assemblies.
We require a forward thinking individual, able to explore and refine ideas within a given time constraint and present them to management in a clear and concise manner. You will report directly to the Head of Development and must be able to work as part of a team or individually, as work dictates.
A competitive, fixed salary and company pension scheme is offered along with a pleasant, spacious working environment. Employees benefit from discounted MOT & Service work for personal vehicles. Mental health support is available to all employees through our funded scheme in conjunction with Mind in Somerset.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sherborne DT9 6QT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• CAD: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Supporting the development team on multiple projects
• Developing your own design ideas with 3D CAD modelling
• Produce drawings for production
• Work with internal fabricators and designers to manage production, assembly and testing of prototype solutions
• Up issue existing drawings and translation of concepts to 3D CAD models
• Compile and maintain Bill of Materials for all assemblies
• Action Design Change Requests