DESIGN ENGINEER
POOLE
MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING
What’s on offer as Design Engineer?
- Salary of £45,000-£50,000. Early finish every Friday.
- Interesting, technically varied projects with genuine ownership.
- A collaborative and supportive engineering team.
- Long-term career development within a stable and growing manufacturing business.
- Strong pipeline of future projects.
About the Company you will be part of
We’re working with a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer to recruit a Design Engineer who enjoys taking ideas from concept through to production. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking business where you’ll work on a varied range of innovative engineering projects. You’ll have the chance to influence product design, collaborate with experienced technical teams and see your work make a real impact from initial concept through to manufacture.
If you’re looking for a role where no two projects are the same and you can continue developing your technical skills within a modern manufacturing environment, this is well worth considering.
Responsibilities as Design Engineer
- Designing and developing new and existing mechanical products using SolidWorks.
- Taking projects from concept through prototyping, testing and into production.
- Improving existing designs for performance, quality, manufacturability and cost.
- Producing 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Working closely with Manufacturing, Production, Quality, Purchasing and Project teams to ensure successful product launches.
- Supporting engineering change requests and continuous product improvements.
- Carrying out design calculations and technical validation where required.
Qualifications and Experience as Design Engineer
- Previous experience in a Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer position within manufacturing.
- Strong SolidWorks experience.
- Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical engineering background.
- Experience designing machined, cast or moulded components.
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong SolidWorks experience.
- Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical engineering background.
- Experience designing machined, cast or moulded components.
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Preferred Skills you will also have as Design Engineer
- Experience with APQP, PPAP or Design & Process FMEA.
- Electric motors, gear systems or drive technologies.
- Lean manufacturing principles.
- Product approvals such as CE, UKCA or UL.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
We look forward to your application
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