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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. Knowledge & Compliance: Gaining knowledge of all relevant trailer legislation and applying it to designs. Gaining knowledge of good practice standards regarding trailer safety and design.
4. Mentoring & Collaboration: Mentoring junior design engineers. Sharing your design experience in review meetings to ensure the customer gets the best solution.
5. Continuous Improvement: Applying continuous improvement methodologies and appreciating 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.
Requirements to Succeed in This Role
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Strong team player, approachable, and flexible in achieving project goals
* Practical hands-on approach
* Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD software, ideally Autodesk products
* Proficiency in MS Office and in-house computer systems
* Understanding of design stress/loading calculations and familiarity with FEA
* Knowledge of fatigue and induced stresses
* Good grasp of engineering and design principles
* Understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods for trailers or similar heavy engineering applications
* Awareness of customer needs and project costs
* Willingness to work outside normal hours when necessary
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to produce high-quality designs consistently
* Honesty, punctuality, and dependability
* Knowledge of health and safety policies
* Ability to recognize limits and seek guidance when needed
Applicants must have the right to work 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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