Vacancy Title: Product Design Engineer Vacancy Location: Ellesmere Port Engagement Type: Permanent, Full Time The Role: Here at Survitec, we are currently recruiting for an Product Design Engineer to join our team based in Ellesmere Port. As our Product Design Engineer, you will support design and development activities for Aerospace and Defence Marine products, such as lifejackets and life rafts. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Maintain and manage legacy design data. Create CAD manufacturing drawings. Progress Engineering Changes and Query Notes. Model current or new designs in CAD to apply design loads in FEA software. Work with the operations team to deliver improvements to design data. Work with test and evaluation team to support product qualification. Remotely support manufacturing, and sub-contract suppliers sites as required. Support Ellesmere Port operations team. You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced but incredibly rewarding. This is not just another job; this is your career. About You: Essential criteria: Experienced in CAD (both 2D and 3D), though training to specific software will be provided as required. Qualified to degree level in a Product Design or Design Engineering Discipline (or relevant experience). Experienced with configuration and documentation control. Preferably experienced with FEA/CFD simulation. Familiar with Safety Engineering Risk Assessments. Experienced with the fundamentals of Project Management disciplines. Able to work independently or as part of a small team. Experienced with Engineering and Certification Documentation. Experienced in requirements compliance matrices. Fully conversant with drawing issue status/controls. Experienced with performance textiles (preferred but not essential). Why You Should Work for Us 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) Additional day off to celebrate your birthday Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package Cycle to Work Scheme Life Assurance Training & Professional Development Employee Assistance Programme Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme Who are Survitec and what do we do? Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology. Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe. That's why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme How to Apply To Apply, please click the Apply button and submit your application via our website. Please note, we do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do. At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.