Nicholas Associates Group Limited

Apr 09, 2026
Nicholas Associates Group Limited Sheffield, UK
An opportunity has become available for a Design Manufacturing Engineer to join a busy engineering team on a contract basis, supporting ongoing programmes and production improvement activities. This role focuses on production engineering, jig and fixture design, and process improvement , working closely with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing operations - with a particular need for experience in steel fabrication environments . The Role You will be responsible for supporting manufacturing through design, planning and continuous improvement activities. Key responsibilities: * Design and detail jigs and fixtures using 2D and 3D CAD systems * Plan and define manufacturing routings * Support procurement of engineering components * Work cross-functionally to support new product introduction (NPI) activities * Contribute to factory layout improvements and new layout proposals * Analyse existing processes and implement improvement plans * Apply and support...
Apr 09, 2026
Nicholas Associates Group Limited Bristol, UK
Are you a Mechanical design engineer looking for clear progression in to a Senior Design Engineer's role. Do you have experience within a Manufacturing environment with Tooling design experience. Are you used to dealing with multiple departments / department heads working collaboratively to achieve the end Product and result. Job Purpose Statement / Nature of work In this role you will be required design to produce both 2D and 3D tooling designs in line with technical and commercial requirements using Inventor and Autocad. You will be responsible for the upkeep of all documentation and files relating to the design of tooling systems used in the manufacture of parts for building systems. In this role you will need to be highly organised and work with the production team in the development of prototypes in line with company requirements. · Designing punch tool and crimping prototype systems and developing existing tooling designs. · Monitoring tooling...
Apr 09, 2026
Nicholas Associates Group Limited Port Talbot, UK
The basics: Job Title: Design Engineer - Trainee Hours: Monday - Friday (7.00am to 3.00pm) rotating with Monday - Friday (1.00pm to 9.00pm) on a weekly basis. Pay: £30,402 rising to £40,000 + once competent/experienced Location: Port Talbot Holidays: 24 days + 8 bank holidays Benefits: Workplace pension, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme etc. Industry: Manufacturing - Design Overview: Working for a large manufacturing business that have sites across the globe, we now require a Design Engineer to join the design office. This is a trainee role where you will be tasked to create and support in print designs. The company manufacture products for some of the worlds most well known brands and your design support will go onto products that will be seen across the world. Key responsibilities of the Design Engineer role: * Manage and prepare customer artwork using a range of design software, overseeing screenwork, trapping, proofing, FTP uploads,...
Apr 09, 2026
Nicholas Associates Group Limited Derby, UK
Do you have a previous experience designing automated machinery? If so then please read on! The basics: Role: Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation/Automated machinery Location: Castle Donington Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE Hours: Flex - Monday to Thursday 8hrs start time between 7am and 8:30am and Fridays 6hrs start time between 7am and 8:30am (38hr week) Holidays and Benefits: 33 days, pension 4% by employer, death in service x2 salary Team size/structure: working in the design team that consist of 5 design engineers and reporting to the Engineering Director. Overview: We now require an additional Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team. Working in modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that manufacture bespoke automated machinery. You will be working in a first-class engineering environment that have processes such as machining, fabrication and a number of outsourced processes also. As the Mechanical Design Engineer...