Job Title: Design Engineer
As a design engineer, you'll develop ideas for new products and production systems, and improve the performance and efficiency of existing products.
Qualifications: Ideally, candidates will have a degree and a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience. Candidates with other qualifications and substantial engineering design experience may also qualify for the role.
Responsibilities:
1. Transform research ideas into detailed production designs.
2. Re-engineer designs for better manufacturability to save time.
3. Prepare and present engineering reports.
4. Create production specifications and engineering drawings.
5. Ensure designs comply with trailer legislation and safety standards.
6. Mentor junior engineers and participate in design reviews.
7. Apply Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Requirements:
* Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork ability.
* Practical, hands-on approach.
* Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD software, preferably Autodesk products.
* Knowledge of MS Office and in-house computer systems.
* Understanding of stress/loading calculations, FEA, fatigue stress.
* Familiarity with trailer manufacturing processes or similar heavy engineering.
* Customer needs awareness and cost-consciousness.
* Good communication skills and high-quality design output.
* Reliability, punctuality, and safety awareness.
* Willingness to work outside normal hours if necessary.
* Legal right to work in the UK; must provide proof upon offer.
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may change. SDC Trailers LTD is an equal opportunities employer.
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