Jig and Fixture Design Engineer
Location: Ifor Williams Trailers, Tyn Llidiart, Tyn Llidiart Industrial Estate, Corwen, Denbighshire, LL21 9RR
Shifts: Monday - Friday 8am – 5pm
Salary: Competitive
About us
Ifor Williams Trailers (IWT) is Britain's leading trailer manufacturer, operating at five advanced manufacturing and assembly sites across North Wales. The company was established in 1958 and to date has manufactured over half a million trailers.
The wide product range includes Livestock, Horsebox, General Duty, Tipper, Plant, Flatbed, Car Transporters, Box Van trailers and pick-up Canopies. The customer base is equally diverse, ranging from the agricultural community to the plant, commercial industry and the leisure sector.
The company's philosophy is to design and manufacture trailers of the highest quality that combine the latest technology with strength, durability, ease of maintenance and value for money.
About the Role
The Jig and Fixture Design Engineer will work closely with ‘Manufacturing Engineering’ and ‘Production’ to deliver Jigs and Fixtures that are robust and production ready in a time that is aligned to the main project deadlines.
Your key responsibilities will include:
· Work with the Manufacturing Engineers and Engineering Management team to ensure that the jigs, fixtures and stillages that have been designed are suitable and fit for purpose.
· Ensure that the 3D Models and Drawings are suitable for Manufacture (Design for Manufacture)
· Meticulous & accurate documentation skills for all documentation including engineering drawings, SOP’s and SSOW’s.
· Work closely with the Design Department for New Trailer Jigs & Fixtures
What we are looking for:
· Have a desire to learn and grow the role, have a “Can-Do” attitude and the ability to accept guidance on the Jigs, Fixtures and Stillage designs.
· A flexible and enthusiastic team player with a passion for problem solving.
· Demonstrates a practical hands-on approach.
· Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a desire to deliver against agreed targets.
· Good interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate clearly.
· Computer literate and understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc)
· Work closely with our Design and Production Engineers, Site Leaders and Quality Engineers to deliver a Right First-Time solution.
· Look forwards to new challenges and ask questions. Able to accept instructions and take notes as required.
· Be an excellent Timekeeper.
· Willing to go the “Extra Mile” to achieve a goal.
· Practical understanding of Fabrication and Welding, including Weld Symbols and usage on drawings.
· Understanding of “Poka Yoke” on Jigs and Fixtures
· Experienced in the use of SolidWorks 3D CAD Software or similar, and the creation of Engineering Drawings.
· An understanding of how Jigs or Fixtures are designed and used in production, for Robotic Welding, Manual Welding and Assembly.
· Willingness to travel between all our sites to speak with other members of the team to ensure a Right First Time Jig or Fixture is delivered to Ifor Williams Trailers.
Qualifications Required:
· Degree or HNC/HND in Manufacturing, or Manufacturing / Production Engineering (or equivalent experience).
· Good knowledge and experience in sheet metal and fabrication / welding.
· Experience in manufacturing or production environments, including Laser Cutting, Punching, Folding, Robotic and Manual Welding and assembly.
· Understanding of Tolerancing and Tolerance Stack-ups.
· Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
· Experience using engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
· Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
· Experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD Software or similar, that can be demonstrated at an interview.
· Extensive experience in the creation of Drawings generated from the 3D model that can be demonstrated at an interview.
INDCOR
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Corwen LL21: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
