Design and Development Engineer
Type: Permanent
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Hours: 8.00 am – 16.30 pm Monday to Friday - 40 hours
Location: Gloucester
Overview: Are you a Design Engineer (Mechanical biased) looking for your next opportunity? Then this opportunity cannot be missed! Our client specialises in fluid technology solutions, providing pumps and systems to M&E contractors and civil engineering projects. They're looking for a Design and Development Engineer to join on a permanent basis, due to growth in the company.
Responsibilities
- Investigate product failures, non-conformances, and performance issues using structured problem-solving methodologies, 8D, RCA, and Fishbone analysis.
- Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) to improve product reliability, safety, and quality.
- Support production, quality, service, and the customer support teams with technical issue resolution and troubleshooting.
- Review and maintain existing designs, including 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and BOMs within SolidWorks PDM and ERM/MRP, ensuring accuracy and configuration control.
- Assess and implement engineering changes (NCR/ECR/ECO), ensuring minimal disruption to production and installed base.
- Analyse field data, warranty returns, and test results to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Product Management to resolve cross‑functional issues.
- Support compliance activities, including risk assessments, safety reviews, and adherence to applicable standards.
- Conduct or support testing and validation activities where required to verify corrective actions.
- Provide clear technical reports and documentation to communicate findings, actions, and outcomes.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ post‑qualification experience in a product design, development, or sustaining role.
- Experience in failure investigation, root cause analysis, and problem resolution within an engineering environment.
- Industry‑related experience in pumping systems, pipework design, fabrication design, and fluid technology.
- Exposure to cross‑disciplinary systems, including basic electrical/control system integration.
