Design Engineer

Our client, a specialist in the design and manufacture of advanced composite structures, based in Chippenham, are currently looking for a Design Engineer Engineer to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a young, dynamic, and forward-thinking company where you will be more than just an employee, but an integral part of an ambitious future. The company also runs a 9-day working fortnight offering a 3 day weekend every other week!

Our client is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of<br />advanced composite structures and components. They specialise in lightweighting and efficiency solutions for high-performance industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy and industrial.

They are passionate about pushing the boundaries of composites technology and delivering cutting-edge solutions to their clients. Job Summary:

Conceptualise, innovate, design and develop components, products, technologies,<br />processes and the systems used to manufacture them, playing a key role in the<br />development and on-going of products and technology roadmap.<br />Whether internally or customer lead, this role has responsibility for ensuring project<br />success with regard to designed artefacts from inception, through concept design, detailed design, tooling design and into first article manufacture, using innovative engineering skills to ensure seamless integration.

Both a desk based and hands on position, demanding high levels of creativity and flexibility.

Reporting to the Managing Director, [and when in-position, Project / Program Manager],<br />the role will be accountable for the delivery of CAE activities (CAD, Simulation, Drafting,<br />CAM) and for the formal and informal delivery of relevant information back to stakeholders in a comprehensive and timely manner.<br />Provide support for New Product Introduction and work to ensure that all aspects of CAEde sign are created to support production development and mechanisation of<br />manufacturing process, leading to automation.

Where delegated and agreed, Role will be the primary point of contact and accountable for the successful OTIF and On-Budget delivery of grant-funded R&amp;D programmes, managing suppliers (soliciting updates, obtaining pricing for bought in components, developing BOMs and similar). ● Min 2:1 Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent.<br />● Ideally 2+ years experience working in an Engineering design environment.<br />● Proficient in Solidworks CAD Software or equivalent (Solidworks preferred).<br />● Able to set-up, mesh, run and analyse FE Simulations to model intelligible load<br />cases with realistic outcomes.<br />● Experienced in conveying engineering data via engineering drawings (GD&amp;T).<br />● Capable of presenting ideas and information to stakeholders.<br />● Extensive knowledge of production methods and processes.<br />● Experience in project management and managing suppliers<br />● Capable of communicating ideas and conveying information in a team based<br />environment.<br />● Basic knowledge and understanding of LEAN methodology and associated tools<br />and techniques.<br />Certification required:<br />● Membership to an Engineering Institution (IMechE, IET).

Encouraged but not a<br />necessity