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Design Engineer
October 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Design Engineer
Our client is a leading engineering business that has been established for over half a century providing mechanical handling solutions to many industries across the globe.
They are looking to recruit a Project / Design Engineer to their expanding team.
Design Engineer - Purpose of Job:
* To produce integrated plant designs in both 2D layouts and 3D models as GAs for the Engineering and Sales departments
* To produce detailed designs and other drawing work for the Engineering department
* To produce technical documents for the Engineering and Sales departments
Design Engineer - Duties:
* Design innovative, space-saving, fully functioning 2D layouts in CAD and 3D models in SolidWorks to meet the requirements of our expanding customer base.
* Ensure design quality, cost, time and standardisation are appropriately considered throughout the design and delivery process
* Work on the continuous improvement of existing products and processes
* Produce detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D models (SolidWorks).
* Create and maintain supporting documentation for manufacture, operating manuals, health and safety, maintenance etc…
* Create and manage BOMs (Bill of Materials) within company MRP system
* Define product technical specifications taking into account both internal design standards and legislative/mandated industry standards
* Challenge existing designs and manufacturing methods
* Work closely with the Manufacturing department, Project Engineers and Sales team to ensure designed products meet the requirements of the business
* Liaise with both customers and suppliers to deliver the best solution possible
* Be hands-on and pro-active, own the product development from initial concept through design, release, manufacturing, testing and commissioning
* Use, maintain and share with colleagues a library of standard products and to make suggestions for its improvement whenever possible. This will include liaising with the R&D department to create new costing modules to match the modular designs produced by the R&D team. It will also means creating standard packages for third party items so there is minimal repeat work.
Design Engineer - Identified Skills
* High proficiency in SolidWorks or other equivalent software
* Technical knowledge of the design process including gateway based delivery systems
* Creative and innovative with a desire to improve continuously
* Effective organisational skills
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Flexible and dependable
* Good team player
* Able to efficiently communicate both written and oral
Design Engineer previous suitable job titles: Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Design Engineer, Mechanical Project Design Engineer
Please apply ASAP