Competitive salary DOE
Profit related bonus scheme - up to 5% of annual salary paid twice yearly.
39 hours per week
Mon - Thurs 8.30 - 5.00
Friday 8.30 - 4.00
Our well-established and prestigious engineering client is seeking a Lead Design Engineer. They are the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier in their sector. Their state-of-the-art head office is based in Daventry and houses the entire engineering process.
Working as part of the Design and Engineering team, you will provide and develop high-quality products - both new and existing from concept to introduction of new product design in line with the Company's project implementation plans.
Responsibilities:
1. Project manage the design activities of nominated projects.
2. Support all aspects of the design process, from the initial project brief including the design validation process, cost tracking and managing timing plans through to production.
3. Specification of materials and processes for manufacturing of components.
4. Preparation of exploded view drawings, schematics, and spare parts lists for new design products.
5. Preparation of design criteria/drawings for special application products to customer bespoke specifications.
6. Provide support, guidance and mentor the design engineering team members when required.
7. Liaising with regional offices and sales teams with product application and technical advice.
8. Continuously improve processes/systems and product designs where appropriate.
9. Managing the Engineering Change Order process.
10. Carry out any other duties as required and deemed appropriate.
11. Ensure compliance with company rules and all Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.
Essential Experience Required:
1. Apprentice trained in an engineering background or similar equivalent practical training.
2. HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering or similar relevant discipline.
3. Good working knowledge of and/or qualification in electrical control circuits and application of electrical motors is required.
4. Experienced in design engineering, with sound knowledge and capability of designing, producing, and maintaining complete development and manufacturing drawings and documentation to Company standards.
5. Good project management skills are essential.
6. Excellent communication skills - able to liaise with different departments and external customers with the ability to communicate ideas, changes, and improvements to the various levels of the Company structure.
7. Analytical, investigative, and creative mind - always asking questions and seeking innovative but practical solutions.
8. Problem-solving abilities with a very high level of attention to detail.
Desirable Experience:
1. Experience of high-pressure components and systems, bolting torque and tension and/or electrical systems is advantageous.
2. A high level of computer skills, experience in 3D computer aided design is essential, using Solidworks (preferable).
3. Product data management (PDM / Vault) is advantageous.
4. Engineering standard awareness for machinery safety for both mechanical and electrical is advantageous.
Benefits:
1. Holidays: 22 + 8 bank holidays annually January to December, then rising by one day each year's service after 2 year's service up to 26 + 8 bank holidays.
2. Pension scheme - 4% each party - where eligible.
3. Life assurance 2 x annual salary to dependent.
4. EAP - Employee Assistance Programme available.
5. Occupational Health Scheme/App for employees to access + Cycle to Work - Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme.
6. Long Service Loyalty Award- 1 extra day's holiday for 15 years, 2 for 25 years and 3 for 35 years' service.
CRC Recruitment are a leading Midlands based recruitment consultancy covering vacancies across the UK. We have been established since 2003 and have a reputation for high service standards to both candidates and clients. We supply permanent or temporary staff to all areas of business covering a variety of different industry sectors.
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