Job Description
Astell Scientific Ltd is a proud manufacturer of Autoclaves, Effluent Decontamination Systems and other categories of lab-based equipment. Astell are seeking a design engineer that will be responsible for maintaining design office activities and processes, ensuring projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner, in accordance with customer and/or company specifications and in line with Astell’s quality system.
Responsibilities
* Producing working drawings/schematics for internal production personnel and suppliers.
* The engineer will, in time, provide technical assistance to all departments where necessary, specifically to colleagues in the workshop.
* Compile Bills of Materials (BOMs) using the company MRP system ensuring a high level of accuracy - training will be provided on the system.
* Keep all administration up to date, which will include drawing registers, technical files, electronic job folders and other associated documents throughout the business.
* Communicate and liaise with all relevant departments i.e., Production, Sales, Purchasing, Service, Quality and Compliance.
* In time, as product knowledge develops, the engineer will be expected to work closely with workshop staff to update/modify/improve current parts, BOMs, processes or documents to ensure efficient production and ensure a high-quality product is maintained throughout Astell’s range.
Desirable Skills
* Comprehensive knowledge and use of core Microsoft 365 programs
* Good communication skills, verbally and written
* Knowledge of electrical circuits and installations
* Knowledge of PLC circuits and installations
* Knowledge of pneumatic systems and installations
* Knowledge of pipework schematics and installations
* Knowledge of sheet metalwork design for manufacture
* Knowledge of regulatory standards/directives i.e., PED 2014/68/EU is especially advantageous
* Proven knowledge and use of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is especially advantageous