A Design Engineer is required to join a manufacturer of specialist machinery for the food processing industry. The role is an internal based role offering a salary of £42,000 alongside a generous pension contribution and benefits package
Responsibilities
* Create 3D parts and assemblies in SolidWorks as per design brief and/or handover drawing
* Create full manufacturing drawing packs, to include drawings, BOMs, laser profiles, works orders and any other files to enable internal or external manufacture of parts
* Complete Design Risk Assessments for all designs
* Create 3D block layouts from 2D data and site measurements as needed
* Use AutoCAD to create and amend 2D drawings
* Participate in reviews of other Design Team member’s work
* Undertake site visits for information gathering and survey
* Customer liaison for design review & approval
* Suppliers contact for sourcing and selection of materials and components for designs
* Responsible for the promotion of a Right First-Time culture within the design team
* Responsible for adhering to the standard drawing pack format to maximise efficiency from design through to production
* Review, coordinate and implement standard design practices and procedures for all design operations
* Work with Project Engineers to ensure all design requirements are in place to achieve timelines to ensure successful project execution
* By working with manufacturing, installations and projects ensure that any changes made post design are captured and incorporated in future output
* Work in partnership with QHS to ensure all products are designed in accordance with engineering standards and finished product specification
* Review product specifications and promote a culture of improvements to design standards
* Responsible for ensuring all design output conforms to quality standards
What we’re looking for
Don’t feel you meet all the requirements below? Don’t worry! We’re still keen to hear from you. One of our company values is flexible and when it comes to considering candidates who don’t tick every box, we are open-minded. You may have other unique and relevant qualities you could bring to the role, and we offer the opportunity for training and development.
* Degree level educated in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience
* Detail oriented with a methodical approach
* Knowledge of and ability to use AutoCad 2D and SolidWorks 3D to a high level of proficiency is essential
* Proven experience in a Design Engineer position with knowledge of a fabrication environment
* Strong communicator, focused on solutions