Job Specification
The Job You’ll Do;
- Create, develop and maintain files for new product developments within tight timescales and agreed stage-gates. Working with varied client inputs, design constraints and approval criteria, produce all programs required for the manufacture of prototype, sample and production parts.
- Have electrical knowledge and can lead in the design the company products whilst working closely with the Technical Manager.
- Create artwork for both internal and external needs.
- Support the Technical Manager in the Production of any required technical documentation to allow BOM’s to be created and maintained.
- Provide advice on manufacturability of new products to both the Sales Department and Technical Department.
- Offer guidance on manufacturing limitations and best practices.
- Develop products from initial drawing to production ready stage.
- Supply the Quality Department with full scale checking drawings and provide technical advice where necessary. Support in delivering of Quality metrics, both internally and externally.
- Communicate with customers and Suppliers for new tooling as and when required.
- Visits to customers will be required as / when necessary.
- Be a technical lead in continuous improvement and optimisation activities across both manufacturing sites.
- Champion R&D activities from concept to completion within the Technical Department.
About You;
- Ideally be Time-Served/Degree qualified within a relevant engineering discipline.
- Previous experience within a Development Engineer position or similar.
- Experience within a variety of software packages, such as, Rhino 2D & 3D, Adobe Illustrator, Siemens SolidEdge 2D, Intermac InterCAD & Edge.
- Experience within a Development Engineer/R&D/Design Engineer position.
- Experience within manufacturing/production/engineering previously.
- Ideally possess an understanding/knowledge of electrical design and products.