Design Engineer

DESIGN ENGINEER

POOLE

MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING

What's on offer as Design Engineer?

Salary of £45,000-£50,000. Early finish every Friday.

Interesting, technically varied projects with genuine ownership.

A collaborative and supportive engineering team.

Long-term career development within a stable and growing manufacturing business.

Strong pipeline of future projects.

About the Company you will be part of

We're working with a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer to recruit a Design Engineer who enjoys taking ideas from concept through to production. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking business where you'll work on a varied range of innovative engineering projects. You'll have the chance to influence product design, collaborate with experienced technical teams and see your work make a real impact from initial concept through to manufacture.

If you're looking for a role where no two projects are the same and you can continue developing your technical skills within a modern manufacturing environment, this is well worth considering.

Responsibilities as Design Engineer

Designing and developing new and existing mechanical products using SolidWorks.

Taking projects from concept through prototyping, testing and into production.

Improving existing designs for performance, quality, manufacturability and cost.

Producing 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Production, Quality, Purchasing and Project teams to ensure successful product launches.

Supporting engineering change requests and continuous product improvements.

Carrying out design calculations and technical validation where required.

Qualifications and Experience as Design Engineer

Previous experience in a Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer position within manufacturing.

Strong SolidWorks experience.

Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical engineering background.

Experience designing machined, cast or moulded components.

Good understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM).

Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Strong SolidWorks experience.

Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical engineering background.

Experience designing machined, cast or moulded components.

Good understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM).

Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Preferred Skills you will also have as Design Engineer

Experience with APQP, PPAP or Design & Process FMEA.

Electric motors, gear systems or drive technologies.

Lean manufacturing principles.

Product approvals such as CE, UKCA or UL.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

We look forward to your application