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As a design engineer, you'll develop ideas for new products and production systems. You'll also improve the performance and efficiency of existing products. Candidates will ideally be educated to degree standard and have a minimum of 3 years industrial experience. However, candidates with other qualifications and good experience in the field of engineering design will also be able to achieve design engineer status within SDC.
The Role
1. Design: Turning research ideas into detailed designs for production. Re-engineering designs to make them more production-friendly to gain valuable manufacturing time.
2. Reporting: Writing or presenting engineering reports on various areas of design. Producing production specifications and engineering drawings.
3. Gaining knowledge of all relevant trailer legislation and applying it to designs.
4. Gaining knowledge of all good practice standards with respect to trailer safety and design.
5. Mentoring junior design engineers.
6. Sharing your design experience in design review meetings to ensure the customer gets the best solution.
7. Applying Continuous Improvement methodology to your working practices and having an appreciation of Lean Manufacturing principles.
This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.
To succeed in this role, you need:
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Strong team player, approachable, and demonstrating a flexible style to achieving a project plan
* Practical hands-on approach
* A sound knowledge of 2D & 3D CAD software, ideally Autodesk products
* A sound knowledge of MS Office products
* A sound knowledge of in-house computer systems required for your role
* A good understanding of design stress/loading calculations and familiarity with FEA
* A good understanding of fatigue stress and induced stress
* Good grasp of engineering and design principles
* An understanding of SDC's manufacturing processes and construction methods for trailers or similar heavy engineering applications
* A comprehensive awareness of the customer's implied and stated needs
* Willingness to work outside normal hours to complete jobs
* An awareness of the cost impact of design ideas
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to produce high-quality designs consistently
* Honesty, punctuality, and dependability
* Awareness of all company policies regarding health and safety
* Know your limits and seek advice/guidance from peers when necessary
Applicants must have the right to work legally in the United Kingdom. Evidence of this right will be required before a formal offer. SDC Trailers LTD is an equal opportunities employer.
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