Job Description
The Senior NPD Design Engineer is responsible for design efforts from inception through production in new product development.
About The Role
This position will focus on Mobile Plants. These are self-powered and self-contained rock crushing and screening plants mounted on a tracked platform for mobility. These plants incorporate, on board power systems, hydraulics, electrical controls and mechanical systems including drives, crushers, feeders, screens and conveyors.
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other engineers, cross-functional teams not limited to sales, manufacturing, purchasing, and service. They will develop conceptual and final design solutions, manage and coordinate project activities, support existing product offerings, and perform testing or analysis of new and existing products to further Astec’s product line development goals.
The preferred site location is Omagh, Northern Ireland.
Skills Needed
About The Company
The Telestack Story
Servicing the quarrying and aggregate, mining, port, and terminal sectors, Telestack design and manufacture their equipment from their headquarters in Omagh. Based across 2 nearby sites, Telestack have grown extensively in numbers and employ people across a range of disciplines from engineering (design, mechanical, electrical), manufacturing, fabrication, quality, supply chain, project management, aftermarket and product support, sales, marketing, finance, HR, IT and many more. In addition, their turnover has increased substantially in that short period, and they are now one of the key private employers in the locality.
Utilising industry-leading software and technologies, Telestack have a track record of firsts. Their engineering team have developed concepts that have changed the nature of the sectors in which they operate. Guided by industry best practice, Telestack boast all the benefits of a large corporate company whilst maintaining the culture and ethos of a local family operation! The Telestack solutions are world-renowned, and the brand is known, respected and sought-after, by large blue-chip companies globally.
Company Culture
Astec Omagh
Telestack was purchased in 2014 by Astec Industries – the >$1bn NASDAQ listed company who are one of America's leading manufacturers of equipment that build’s much of the world’s infrastructure. Astec boast world celebrated brands such as Peterson grinders, Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers and Osborn mining products, combining their centuries of experience under the trusted Astec brand.
Astec is a market-leading brand supplying equipment to several industries that include the asphalt, concrete, recycling, aggregate, road building, and mining sectors. They have a strategic global focus and over the last number of years, they have invested millions in their Omagh based European facility. These investments are the foundation upon which the next phase of growth will be built upon and the team in Omagh are seeking the very best talent to join them in their journey!
Ready to grow your career with a company that values innovation, ambition, and personal growth?
Desired Criteria
* Experience in the design of complete Mobile Crushing or Screening plants from concept through to production.
* Experience in the use of FEA.
* Supervisory experience.
Required Criteria
* Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Agriculture, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in equipment design and manufacturing (mechanical, structural, hydraulic and electrical/control system design).
* Ability to take responsibility for the completion of projects - achieving due dates and pre-defined requirements defined by management while working independently with minimal supervision.
* Innovative and able to come up with new design concepts and solutions to problems encountered during the design process.
* Proficient with personal computing, Microsoft Office Suite, 3-D CAD software applications (SolidWorks preferred) and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
* Ability to develop and/or guide necessary computations such as load development, stress analysis, performance measurement, hydraulic circuit analysis, costing, etc. and interpret the results as necessary
* Understanding/experience with the engineering design process and new product development.
* Ability to read, interpret and create engineering drawings and standards.
* Understanding of materials, materials sciences and material properties as they relate to engineering decisions and materials selection.
* Ability to make a financial and technical case for engineering design decisions.
* Understanding of manufacturing practices including cutting, forming and welding of metals.
* Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, interacting, and communicating with various personalities, getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers and management, working both individually and as part of a team.
* Good organization and time-management skills.
Closing DateWednesday 9th October, 2024