Design Engineer - Protective Packaging (Creo)
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Location: Barum & Dewar Ltd. Barnstaple
Salary Range: £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Sector: Packaging Design & Manufacturing
About Us
Barum & Dewar are part of the Macfarlane Packaging Group and a leading provider of specialist protective packaging solutions, serving clients in the space and defence industries. Our cutting-edge engineered containers ensure the safety and integrity of high-value, mission-critical equipment during transportation and storage. We are looking to expand our team with a talented and experienced Design Engineer to help deliver world-class design solutions.
The Design Engineer Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Engineer with a minimum of 5 years' experience in engineering design. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing protective packaging solutions using Creo 3D CAD software. While experience in Creo is preferred, we are open to candidates with expertise in other 3D CAD software, and we will provide cross-training to help you transition. This role will involve working closely with project managers, clients, and production teams to develop and optimise designs that meet requirements of the space and defence sectors.
Design Engineer Key Responsibilities: Design and Development: Create detailed 3D CAD models and production drawings for protective packaging containers using Creo.
Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including sales managers and production, to ensure designs meet functional, manufacturability, and cost requirements.
Client Interaction: Interface with clients to understand specific requirements and ensure design solutions meet their needs and regulatory standards.
Quality Assurance: An ability to self-check as well as conduct design reviews to ensure performance standards are met. An eye for detail is essential.
Problem Solving: Identify and resolve design challenges, utilising innovative and practical solutions to meet client specifications and manufacturing processes.
Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of designs, including technical specifications, drawing revisions, and design changes. Create and manage Manufacture Data Packs on larger programs.
Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve design processes and deliverables.
Required Skills & Experience Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a mechanical design engineering role. Mechanical Engineering qualification (Degree, HND, or similar) or equivalent experience.
CAD Expertise: Proficient in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD, or similar); experience with Creo is preferred, but cross-training will be provided for the right candidate. Creation of manufacturing drawings, from single sheet to large assemblies.
Technical Skills: Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials and manufacturing processes. Ability to interpret technical requirements and demonstrate compliance through design work. Self-starting approach to design and engineering activities.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and address design challenges effectively, ensuring the robustness and feasibility of designs.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with clients, suppliers, and team members effectively.
Project Management: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Why Join Us
Competitive salary and benefits package
25 days annual leave plus public holidays rising with service to 27 days
Hybrid working around a 37.5 hour working week
Contributory pension scheme
Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
Cross-training in Creo for candidates with experience in other CAD software.
Work on high-profile projects within the space and defence sectors.
Collaborate with a dynamic and innovative team of professionals. How to apply/next steps
We are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to hold local interviews ASAP. Please click ‘apply' to submit your up-to-date CV. All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven't heard from us within 2-3 weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.
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