Job Title:
Lead Engineer in Special Purpose Machinery Development
Company Profile:
Lineat Composites is a clean-tech start-up based in Chepstow, developing a novel composite material recycling technology to full industrial scale.
About the Role:
We are looking for a lead engineer with proven industry experience in special purpose machinery development. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering solutions from concept phase to commissioning, advancing our sustainable fibre processing technology from pilot to mass production.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop special purpose machinery, including mechanical and electrical CAD design, produce technical documentation, quotation management, inspection, assembly of received parts and commissioning.
* Select and integrate various components, and lead equipment specification work internally and externally with suppliers.
* Create detailed equipment specification documents using appropriate technical language.
* Manage work package delivery within budget and agreed timescales.
* Develop best practices and implement solutions to increase production rates, drive up efficiency, reduce manufacturing cost, increase product quality, and ensure equipment uptime.
Requirements:
* BSc/BEng degree or above in science or engineering.
* 5-8 years' experience in designing and building special purpose machinery.
* Proven knowledge in special purpose machinery development.
* Mechanical & Electrical CAD packages and PLC programming skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* R&D environment experience, taking process ideas from concept to implementation.
* Familiarity with applicable engineering standards, SOPs, H&S regulations and CE/UKCA marking process.
Salary Range:
£70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience.