Design Engineer

Job description

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.

Job Summary

This role involves producing detailed manufacturing drawings and CNC transmissions for Laser and Router Machines using SolidWorks 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Drafting: Use SolidWorks 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.

Key Skills & Competencies

• 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 SolidWorks (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.

Working hours /Benefits

· 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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bradford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English