Design Engineer - Valves

Design Engineer - MC269170

Design Engineer required for a Valve manufacturer based just south of Poole, Dorset. The purpose of the role is to contribute to business profitability and development through the design and development of new products in accordance with specification targets, matching our manufacturing capability, and to provide technical support for existing products.

Design Engineer Position Overview

Engineering Design

• Design and development of valves and other hydraulic / pneumatic products by applying experience and proven principles to achieve specification targets.
• Creation of Technical Files, Catalogue Data Sheets, Support Certification activities.
• Engineering design calculations.
• Analysis and interpretation of technical specifications and standards.
• Supervision and reporting of development testing.
• Write reports for both internal and external circulation.
• To keep abreast of Engineering developments on all aspects and particular materials, applications, testing and production processes.

Engineering Drawings

• Production and revision of detailed drawings and related documents for manufacturing.
• Checking of Engineering drawings and documents.
• Organising and filing of engineering data and records.
• Creation of development procedures.

Business/Manufacturing Support

• Analysis and reporting of products subject to warranty claims.
• Provision of support to assembly, test department, manufacturing, sales and customers.
• Creation of production procedures.
• Supervision and reporting of development testing.

Customer Relationship Management

• Direct contact with customers and suppliers on technical matters, including occasional visits off-site.

Design Engineer Position Requirements

Special Features/Skills Required:

Innovation, 3D CAD competence, methodical, report writing, effective communication at various levels.

Preferred, although not mandatory : Onshore/Offshore oil and gas topside/subsea hydraulic control valve experience, although training will be provided.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum HND in Engineering. Degree preferred.

3D CAD competence. SolidWorks preferred although not mandatory as training will be provided.

Design Engineer Position Remuneration

• Salary likely £25,000-£50,000 (All levels from graduate to senior level considered)

• Job Type: Full-time - 37 hrs per week. Finish 1pm on Friday's. 5 weeks holidays + bank holidays. Company Contributed Pension scheme and 2 x salary life cover.

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