Permanent
Product Design Engineer
An exciting opportunity has become available as a Product Design Engineer to work alongside the Techncial Team. The main purpose of the role is to invent, create and develop market leading products for the UK wholesale market.
The Job role
Apply innovative problem solving skills to support the viion specification for new concepts
Participate in brainstorms and gather research to support new concepts
Champion great ideas to produce items that meet all performance and functional criteria
Work with research teams to intergrate and develop new technology research
Take on active, hands on role to ensure that all engineering problems are resolved thoroughly
Use established development processes, good engineering practice and discipline to deliver robust solutions in the agreed timeframe
Maintain all supporting documentation to ensure accurate hand over either to other teams within the UK or the Far East
Communicate between all teams with the technical department to ensure effective and timely input
Prepare for (and participate in when required) design reviews with Product Development Managers and or Technical Manager
Create reviews with company directors as required
To be successful you will have the following skills and experience
A degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline or equivalent
Previous relevant experience of product design or mechanical engineering
Sound understanding and knowledge of basic physical principles
Knowledge and understanding of injection moulding and manufacturing
A creative and considered approach to problem solving, adhering to clear design processes
An understanding of practical and methodical design development through prototyping and testing
Proven ability to communicate through 2 and 3 dimensional media, eg sketching, CAD (Solidworks is preferable but training will be offered, model making
Technical and personal credibility to work effectively with other teams within the business
Ability to plan, priortise tasks and coordinate with the work of others
Excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills
Self- Starter - the ability to work independently
Ability to travel to Far East for project transfer/production requirement desirable
Some electrical knowledge is preferred but training will be offered
23 days holiday
Company Pension Scheme
On Site Parking