Associate Engineer; Aflex

Job Title: Associate Engineer (Aflex)
Location: Aflex - Bradley Business Park, Huddersfield
Location Type: On-Site
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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE
100 and FTSE4

Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies. When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Associate Engineer (Aflex) to join our dynamic team.

Become a key player in our Fluid Path NPI team as an Associate Engineer and help us drive forward our ambitious goals. The core function of Watson-Marlow’s NPI teams is to deliver new products to market. Fluid Path NPI also acts as a custodian of design intent for existing Fluid Path products and must authorize any changes to product or manufacturing processes.

Watson-Marlow’s Fluid Path products cover all market sectors, including life sciences and process industries. The objective is to regularly deliver new products that maintain the vitality of our product lines, support existing customers, and stimulate new business. This role is most closely associated with Aflex Hose, although at times the role may cover other Fluid Path brands i.e. Watson-Marlow Tubing and Bio Pure Components.

As an Associate Engineer you will be at the start of your career. Your role will involve working closely with Senior Engineers and Scientists to support a range of Fluid Path projects, assisting with documentation, scheduling and reporting. You will learn to use project tools, software, internal processes, industry standards and gain experience delivering new products within Watson-Marlow.

• Assist with the delivery of technical projects that will deliver new products to market.
• Help with documentation, scheduling and reporting (working within ISO
  9001).
• You will be competent in CAD and be able to draw and modify 3D models.
• Learn to create and update engineering drawings following Engineering Change Orders and will integrate engineering information within Watson-Marlow’s AX and Windchill systems.
• Analyse product requirements to specify prototypes and detail any product testing required to verify designs.
• You will engage with existing manufacturing processes to oversee the manufacture of prototypes and subsequent production parts. Where manufacturing process development is needed you will form part of the development team.
• Build prototype hose assemblies for testing as required. Training will be provided to use machinery and equipment safely.
• Conduct the testing of materials, hose assemblies and other relevant attributes. Training will be provided to use machinery and equipment as required.
• Review test data and report findings to the wider team.
• You will be capable of concept generation and be able to present to stakeholders.
• Evaluate and critique ideas and make suggestions for improvements.
• Contribute to risk management of projects and processes through Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and process FMEA’s (PFMEAs).
• You will be aware of emerging markets and technologies and suggest how they could be implemented internally.
• Engage with the Watson-Marlow’s Health and Safety protocols and systems to ensure safe work at all times.

• Basic knowledge of engineering, particularly in terms of new product development. This will have been gained from appropriate training, qualifications and/or relevant experience.
• You must be able to prioritise work to deliver on time and to budget.
• Competent in at least one CAD programme.
• You are thorough and meticulous, to ensure that processes are followed correctly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• You can communicate effectively and be willing to ask questions to develop your knowledge.
• Positively engage with environment, health and safety “EHS” requirements and initiatives.
• You are eager…