Design Engineer

Design Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join Semmco at our Woking site. This is a hands-on role responsible for designing a range of access platforms and ground support equipment from initial concept through to manufacture, installation and aftersales support.

Responsibilities

• Design access platforms, ground support equipment and structural assemblies from initial brief through to completion.
• Produce clear, accurate technical drawings suitable for internal and external manufacture.
• Design sheet-metal components optimised for laser/waterjet cutting and bending, balancing cost, function and manufacturability.
• Design practical fabrication and weldment solutions with consideration for joint design, welding methods and material selection.
• Select and specify standard and bought-in parts and equipment.
• Apply sound mechanical principles to bearings, sliders, drive mechanisms and load paths.
• Support designs through manufacture, packing, shipping and on-site installation, including worldwide projects.
• Work collaboratively with the wider design team, maintaining clear revision control and documented design changes.
• Provide technical support on the shop floor and during installations.
• Carry out design checks and support simple FEA for design verification where required.

Knowledge and skills

• 3+ years’ experience in a mechanical or design engineering role, with a proven record of delivered projects.
• Experience with sheet-metal design, fabrication, weldments and structural assemblies.
• Confident producing and checking detailed technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of common steels, aluminium, coatings, finishes and relevant plastics.
• Experience using CAD software; Autodesk Inventor is preferred.
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems; Autodesk Vault experience would be advantageous.
• Understanding of revision control, documented changes and design traceability.
• Experience designing GSE, access equipment, aviation, rail or similar equipment would be advantageous.
• Relevant engineering qualification such as HND/Degree, or equivalent industry experience.
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to self-check and buddy-check designs.
• Ability to take ownership of projects from sales handover through to manufacture and aftersales support.
• UK right to work required.
• Based at the Woking, Surrey site.

If you feel you're the right fit for this position, please click ‘Apply’ to join our team!

Please note: We operate an exclusive recruitment partnership with Owen Daniels and therefore kindly request no agency contact.

For any recruitment-related enquiries, please contact Owen Daniels directly.