Design Engineer

Design Engineer, Poole, £50,000

Purpose of the role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will oversee the design, creation of BOMs (Bill of Materials), production processes, and provide technical support for a range of products.

While prior experience in a similar role is preferred, we encourage candidates with solid mechanical engineering expertise and a passion for innovative design to apply. If you're eager to embrace a dynamic engineering position within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you!

Background

Our client is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of advanced weighing and packing line solutions. With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, they serve a diverse range of industries, delivering innovative machinery and systems customized to meet specific customer needs. Joining their team means contributing to a well-established reputation for cutting-edge innovation, quality, and reliability.

Benefits include Competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance, Flexible-Working, Health Scheme, Cycle to Work, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a dynamic working environment.

As a Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the design process for various mechanical systems including tooling and bespoke machinery, ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Creating detailed BOMs, development work, and value engineering activities on time.
• Utilising Design for Manufacture and Value Engineering techniques to ensure a smooth transition from concept to production.
• Producing layout, assembly, and detailed drawings from sketched ideas using 3D CAD design software (SolidWorks).
• Conducting engineering calculations and selecting appropriate third-party components.
• Ensuring all designs comply with relevant regulations, legislation, and customer-specific codes of practice.
• Meeting KPI targets for efficiency, cost, and service quality, ensuring designs meet operational and regulatory standards.
• Supporting other team members and departments as needed to ensure smooth project execution.

As a Design Engineer, you will have:

• Proficiency in using 3D CAD design software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver detailed design backed by appropriate calculations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage time effectively under industry pressures.
• A customer-focused, proactive, and methodical approach to tasks.

If this role is for you:

Call our team on Charlie for more information about this Design Engineer vacancy or apply to this advert today.

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