Design Engineer

£30K – £40K DOE + Bens (G2301578) Northamptonshire

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a leading engineering business that has been established for over half a century providing mechanical handling solutions to many industries across the globe. They are looking to recruit a Design Engineer on a permanent basis to their expanding team.

Purpose of Job: To provide engineered design solutions for new and existing company products.

Design Engineer – Duties:

Design Activities

• Innovative product design using SolidWorks design software, from design specifications as required by the business.
• Continuous improvement of existing products and processes.
• Ensuring design quality, continuity and that design directives are followed.
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D models (SolidWorks).
• Producing documents to support manufacture, operating manuals, health and safety and other documentation for assigned products.
• Creating and managing BOM’s (Bill of Materials) within company ERP system.
• Produce product technical specifications.
• Ensure that all designs produced:

– Are “Fit for purpose”, Innovative and value engineered.

– Support efficiency of manufacture.

– Meet the requirements of the design specification.

– Conform to statutory regulations for design, Health and Safety and operation and maintenance activities.

• Ensure drawings / parts database are always up to date with current revisions.
• Develop and maintain a set of designed standard products to support the company’s objective by maximising the number of standard products offered and manufactured.
• Support the design review process, as necessary.
• Creation and maintenance of any product specific technical documentation.
• Challenge existing designs and manufacturing methods.
• Work closely with the manufacturing department, Project Engineers and Sales team to ensure designed products meet the requirements of the business.
• Be hands-on, see product through from design to commissioning.

Design Engineer – Project Execution

• When standalone products are successfully sold, act as the facilitator to process these items through the company, acting as PE and liaising with internal departments and directly with clients to ensure that the orders are successfully executed. This will include creation and issuing of BOM’s, issuing of drawings and production of any bespoke drawings required.
• To ensure that assigned contracts are undertaken in such a manner as to achieve customer satisfaction and to within contract cost estimate and to time schedules.
• Ensure that documentation is appropriately filed, and that the company’s position is protected at all times.

Design Engineer – Administration

• Continuous development of filing system for all standard products, so that information is easily accessible by others within the company.
• Ensure that all company procedures including those set out in the quality assurance manual and working procedures are adhered to at all times and improved, as necessary.
• To observe at all times the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to maintain safe and clean working areas.
• Attend and host meetings, as necessary.
• Attend site visits as necessary.

Design Engineer – Qualifications & Experience

• Experience as a Design Engineer/ product engineer.
• Experience in sheet metal and fabricated product design is essential.
• Experience in special purpose machinery design, desirable.
• Proficient use of SolidWorks 2022, specifically with sheet metal and weldments.
• Use of AutoCAD 2D.
• HNC or equivalent within mechanical / manufacturing engineering subject.
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering

Design Engineer – Identified Skills

• Technical knowledge of the design process.
• Creative and innovative.
• Effective organisational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and dependable.
• Good team player.
• Able to efficiently communicate both written and oral.

Please apply ASAP

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