Design Engineer

Design Engineer

£40,000 Basic Salary

Lichfield

Experience & Qualifications

Our client is looking for someone with demonstrable experience in a design engineering or product development role. While a degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design or a related discipline is preferred, relevant hands-on experience may be considered.

Preferred (not required):

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design or a related engineering discipline
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling is essential (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience taking products from concept through to manufacture
• Experience of working to BS/ISO or equivalent industry standards desirable but not essential

The role is responsible for providing technical services, design, drawing and modelling product range. You will develop 3D models and 2D drawings to appropriate requirements and standards, carry out analysis of existing designs, and evolve products in line with business priorities.

You will also visit and support suppliers, aiding the introduction and ongoing manufacture of products, and working with international colleagues and suppliers where required.

Design & Technical

• Provide technical services in line with the technical handbook and agreed design protocols, including:
• Conducting competitor analysis and understanding product service conditions
• Developing new designs and evolving existing ones based on analysis and field knowledge
• Using industry-standard tools: solid 3D modelling, rendering, 2D engineering drawings, FEA analysis and standard Microsoft Office tools
• Carrying out design checking when requested
• Developing quality requirements and process improvements
• Supporting the wider Technical team in articulating product benefits
• Providing abstracts for trade literature, website and tender documentation
• Maintaining a well-structured and accessible library of product data as a shared business resource
• Arrange and coordinate design reviews with the Engineering Manager and wider team as required
• Manage assigned projects, including supporting product introductions and approving first-off samples before handover to the operations team

Supplier & Foundry

• Visit suppliers and foundries as required to resolve design or manufacturability issues during product introduction or production
• Assist local engineers with the design of patterns, core boxes and moulds
• Report design-related problems identified during supplier visits, with suggested solutions

Communication & Collaboration

• Work to deadlines set by the Engineering Manager; communicate proactively if delivery is at risk
• Communicate fully, clearly and promptly on:
• Any queries relating to requested work
• The status of projects
• Changing situations or factors affecting suppliers
• Produce project status reports as required to inform financial, sales and operational planning
• With reasonable notice and in line with the company handbook, be available outside office hours to communicate with international colleagues in other time zones
• Take and make opportunities to collaborate, network and strengthen relationships with colleagues, suppliers, customers and industry partners
• Provide technical presentations and participate in customer design reviews when required
• All meetings to have agendas and action points set
• Engage with all company communication platforms (e.g. SharePoint)

General

• Observe Products company and Health & Safety handbooks at all times
• Work diligently and use time effectively, in line with priorities
• Proactively suggest improvements and developments to products, services and processes; use initiative to identify future opportunities and carry out preliminary feasibility investigations
• Mentor and support more junior members of the team as required
• Undertake duties other than those specifically listed where reasonably required