Production Design Engineer

Job Title:

Production Design Engineer Reporting to:
Production Engineering Manager Salary:
Based on Experience

Purpose:

To take ownership of a product and transition to production. To introduce continuous improvements that will assist the company to grow in a profitable manner.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Delivery Adopt developed product and transition to production for introduction to the market within a fast paced dynamic engineering environment. Complete product design improvements from concept, design, support, build and installation. Assist production with engineering support and guidance. Co-ordinate with colleagues to support the sales team with technical specifications, sales drawings, site visits and technical advice. Meet regularly with Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Design Team to ensure effective communication of information relative to potential business improvement initiatives.

Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve production, product quality and customer satisfaction. Co-ordinate with other departments relative to Engineering Design. Follow company processes relating to equipment design. Produce CAD models and drawings using 2D and 3D CAD systems. Ensure drawings meet the companys design specifications. Source materials and components relative to any new product improvement designs, ensuring value for money.

Represent the company at relevant exhibitions and trade shows as required for the purpose of providing technical product expertise. Provide technical support and assist Aftersales with customer enquiries. This is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change depending on the needs of the company. The post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION PRODUCTION DESIGN ENGINEER Essential Qualifications/Experience &Knowledge Good standard of education (to include English and Maths) with 5 years design experience OR Educated to degree in an Engineering discipline with 3 years design experience. 1 years experience with CAD design. Awareness of relevant safety standards. Design experience gained in a materials handling manufacturing environment. Skills and Competencies Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including effective presentation and influencing skills.

Ability to be creative and innovative. Well developed analytical, innovative and problem-solving abilities. Be solution focused, with the ability to work on own initiative. Good organisational, planning and time management and team working skills. IT literate and competent in the use of Microsoft Office ie Outlook, Excel and Word.

Desirable Experience of hydraulic systems.

Experience of electrical control systems.

Experience of diesel engine installations. Project management experience. Solid Works or Pro/Engineer experience. Research and Development experience. Benefits:
Health Cash Plan 29 days holidays Flexi-time Free Car Parking Birthday Recognition