Product Design Engineer Salary: £24,000 – £39,000 dependent on experience. Position: Full Time / 8:30 – 17:00 The Opportunity As part of our ongoing expansion, the opportunity has arisen to join our team in Daventry Northamptonshire. Working as a key part of the Product Design team, this role will be to create products from conception through to production. The Person We are looking for someone with experience / qualifications in mechanical / product design, design engineering or similar using SolidWorks. Ideally someone who has experience with sheet metal products and metal fabrications. Key Duties
* Designing new products and modifying existing products using SolidWorks CAD software
* You will manage the complete product design lifecycle from brainstorming and concept development to project management and production
* Creating parts lists / BOM's using SolidWorks
* Creating engineering drawings
* Liaising with suppliers
* Physical testing of products
* Producing content for product instruction manuals (training will be given)
* Managing product data and documentation
Requirements
* Strong 3D CAD product design / engineering background using SolidWorks
* Experience with sheet metal and metal fabrications
* A good understanding of the design process and manufacturing techniques
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Good team working and communication skills – sketch, written and verbal
* Self-motivated, organised multi-tasker capable of managing projects
* Must be able to use initiative, suggest ideas and improvements to products
* Competent using PCs and Windows
* General workshop skills
* May be asked to assist with setting up stands at exhibitions in the UK, Europe and internationally if required (approximately 1-2 per year)
* Must be able to lift a 25kg weight to chest height for product testing
Desirable but Non-Essential Skills
* Experience with aluminium extrusions and plastics would be an advantage
* FEA stress analysis / simulation would be an advantage
* Experience in the AV industry would be an advantage
* Previous experience with a PDM system would be an advantage (training given)
Benefits
* Optional 1 day working from home after induction period
* Loyalty schemes
* Health cash care scheme
* Free parking on site
This is an excellent opportunity for a Product Design Engineer to progress their career with a reputable and growing company. Please send your portfolio / examples of work with your application for consideration. Please note we cannot accept any Non Working Visa's outside of the UK