Design Engineer

Job Title:

Design Engineer Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Department:
Design Office

Location:

Bradford, West Yorkshire About us

Butterfield Signs is a 4th generation family run business that employs 120 multi-skilled, experienced personnel. We specialise in bespoke signage solutions for high-profile brands across the UK and Europe. Our design department plays a critical role in delivering precision-engineered signage using advanced manufacturing technologies.

Following continued growth, we are seeking to recruit Design Engineers to join our team based in Bradford. There will be job training, personal development and opportunities for growth and progression.

This role involves producing detailed manufacturing drawings and CNC transmissions for Laser and Router Machines using
Solid Works
and
Signlab
. You will be a key member of our design team, supporting our onsite factory operations and the Sales teams client-facing visualisation needs.

• Design & Drafting
  :
  Use Solid Works and/or Signlab to create precise manufacturing drawings, including sheet metal layouts, material specifications, colours, dimensions, and Bill of Materials (BOM). Provide a 3D visual representation of products to support both the factory and clients.
• CNC Transmission & Drawings
  :
  Generate DXF transmissions and flat-pack drawings which will be used for CNC machine cutting.
• Problem-Solving
  :
  Address any queries from the Operations team or Shop floor swiftly and effectively.
• Job System Maintenance
  :
  Keep the in-house Microsoft Access Job System up to date, ensuring all work and transmissions are logged correctly for smooth job progression.
• Project Management Support
  :
  Collaborate with Project Managers to facilitate projects from start to finish, maintaining an efficient workflow between design and production.

• Prior experience in
  signage manufacturing
  or a similar industry that utilises metal fabrication, sheet metal and Acrylics/Perspex and laminates is highly desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience with
  Solid Works
  (or Inventor) and
  Signlab
  would be a major advantage. In-house product training will be provided as required.
• A
  team player
  with strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving.
• Eager to develop new skills and contribute to improving the efficiency and accuracy of the department.

• 39 + hours per week
• Salary negotiable depending on experience.
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Occupational healthcare
• Ongoing training and development

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location:

In person