Design Engineer

Job purpose

Design, develop and implement new products (NPI/NPD). Support existing product improvements and cost down (VA/VE) initiatives.

Hours and Salary

• Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5pm, Friday 8:30am - 3pm
• £45,000 per annum

Main responsibilities/job accountabilities

• Establish detailed Product Specifications, including critical Fit & Functional performance, customer, industry and legal requirements.

• Provide reliable, cost effective designs that maintain compliance to Product Specification.

• Coordinate prototype procurement / manufacture for concept design validation.

• Ensure design validation (inc. tolerance analysis, calculation, FEA as required) is achieved and documented.

• Develop and maintain Design FMEA reports from concept to launch.

• Produce 3D models and 2D drawings and other technical documentation.

• Coordinate regular cross-functional design and DFM reviews, documenting actions / minutes.

• Check and approve designs (3D and 2D), calculations and reports.

• Prepare and amend costed BOMs through all project phases.

• Provide technical support for suppliers, toolmakers, product certification and approval.

• Ensure product verification testing and fit & functional performance is maintained and documented.

• Ensure all design actions / targets are met or recovery plans achieved.

• Ensure accuracy of product data with MRP business system (BOMs, routings, weights etc).

• Provide technical expertise for Design Support, new business enquiries and Engineering Change process.

Key Performance Indicators

• Deliver robust products to agreed timescale, quality and budget.

• Maintain compliance to Product Specifications throughout product life.

• Right first-time product design, data input and system accuracy.

Essential Criteria

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

• Design engineering role within dynamic manufacturing organisation.

• Track record of successful new product development and introduction.

• Hands-on, practical engineering skill (i.e. prototype building, testing).

• Proven 3D and 2D capability (AutoCad inventor or equivalent).

• System knowledge of NPI Gateway process, Design FMEA and Design for Manufacture/Assembly.