Design Engineer (DE/0125) Boomer Industries Ltd. is an innovative, global player in the supply of specialist plastics products to the construction, transport, agriculture, utilities and retail sectors worldwide. We are passionate about making products and solutions that help improve the lives of people around the world. Based in Lisburn for over 50 years, Boomer is a proud member of the Jain Group. With the support of our Indian parent company, we can bring the latest product development techniques to our customers. The Person: We are looking for a self-motivated, ambitious & reliable person with a design/development or engineering background ideally in the plastics processing sector to join our Technical team. The position is based at our Head Office in Lisburn. The Role: To prepare design drawings for plastic extrusions, injection mouldings and fire door system components & assemblies including dies & tooling associated with their manufacture. The majority of the work is in 2D format but having 3D knowledge and experience is desirable. Key Responsibilities: ? Product & tooling design in 2D format ? Close involvement in the tooling testing process to ensure tooling performance metrics are achieved ? To read and extract necessary information from 3D CAD files ? Design of product & tooling upgrades & repairs ? To assist the Technical Team with machine problem solving in engineering, manufacturing & maintenance ? Maintain awareness of cost relevant to our materials & manufacturing methods ? Maintain awareness of customer & internal project delivery timelines ? Liaise with internal staff, external suppliers & customers to effectively communicate requirements ? Maintain design project folders, R+D logs & ISO records ? Support and deputise in the preparation of polymer 3 D prints. ? Prepare & communicate the necessary cad files and supporting specifications ? Assist the QHSE Team with product specification & associated gauge design ? Resolve in-house and external toolmaking queries ? Support and adopt best design & manufacturing practices with a continuous improvement focus. Requirements: ? A minimum of 4 years product or tooling design experience ? A third level engineering or technical qualification desirable ? Good communication skills ? Ability to organise & prioritise and personal workload ? Flexible and adaptable approach, willing to travel occasionally as required ? Full clean driving licence ? Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, suppliers and staff ? I.T. proficient Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their experience and qualifications by clicking on the APPLY button below. Closing date for applications 6 February 2025 Skills: Design Engineer Design Product or Tooling Design