Senior Design Engineer

This Senior Design Engineer role is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to lead a team in creating innovative tooling designs in the Automotive and Manufacturing industry.

Client Details

Our client is a large, internationally recognised industrial and manufacturing company. With a significant presence in Sutton Coldfield, they have a dedicated and diverse workforce that is constantly striving for excellence.

Description

• Reporting to the Design and Technical Manager the Senior Design Lead will be responsible for overseeing and designing manufacturing tooling, and implementing improvements to production and assembly processes.
• Work within the core values of Quality, Innovation, attention to detail, sustainability, global capability, unique product, ease of use in all work-related activities.
• Understand company objectives and strive to meet or exceed the KPIs and metrics with regular reporting to the Design and Technical Manager.
• Write technical reports to summarise findings
• Presenting information using PowerPoint Undertake CAD model and drawing creation, document control and review
• Perform essential material stress-strain analysis calculations and DFMEA/PFMEA analysis
• Identify new systems and processes to drive quality, efficiency and save costs Communicate effectively with colleagues and sub-contractors involved in a project
• Plan effectively to ensure projects are delivered on time, to standard and to budget
• Lead Time Per Project Estimated vs.
• Actual Project Time Estimated vs. Actual Project Budget Customer Satisfaction Ratings
• Experience, at least 4 + years in a Design Engineer role.
• Degree,/ HND/ HNC in a related field (Mechanical Engineering).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products SAP experience Experience of 3D CAD (CREO Parametric preferred) Experience of Tooling or jig and fixture design Knowledge of metal manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Experience working in an Engineering / Manufacturing environment Delivering results
• Effective communication in a clear and concise manner
• Performing with others - team spirit Making a personal difference
• Ability to define problems, measure/collect data, establish facts and analyse, select and implement solutions and control/sustain outcomes
• Data driven and capable of critical thinking to make solid decisions
• Demonstrate effective leadership techniques

Profile

A successful Senior Design Engineer should have:

• A degree in Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent technical design skills
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations
• Experience with project management, including budgeting and resourcing
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in CAD and other design software

Job Offer

• Competetive salary
• Company pension scheme
• An inclusive and supportive company culture
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• The chance to work in a dynamic and innovative industry