Company Description
GadCap Technical Solutions Ltd is an ISO 9001:2015-certified design and manufacturing company based in Washington, UK., providing engineered solutions for nuclear, gas turbine, and aerospace applications, focusing on high-temperature systems, primarily mineral-insulated (MI) cable-based products. Known for our CapaciSense gas turbine blade monitoring system used by leading OEMs globally, we bring decades of expertise to each project. Established in 2018 via a Management Buy-Out our origins trace back over 30 years as part of renowned industrial entities as nVent, Pentair, Tyco, and BICC General Cables.
Role
We are seeking a full-time Design Application Engineer to join our team on-site at our Washington, UK facility. The role involves creating and managing designs, supporting product development, and utilising computer-aided design (CAD) tools. The successful candidate will work on advanced engineering projects for high-temperature applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams and adhering to industry standards.
There would be the potential to attain the position of Technical Manager in the future (c2-3 years) to direct and coordinate the internal structure of the organisation based on company policies, goals, and objectives to ensure an efficient working environment and that deadlines are met consistently.
Main Responsibilities
· Dealing with customer enquiries including requirement for non-standard company products
· Preparing general arrangement drawings and assembly/fixture drawings and bill of materials.
· Dealing with customers, suppliers and the Business Development Manager on capacitance clearance measurement equipment to provide costing and technical advice
* · Liaise with production on orders and development of new production techniques
* · Computer Aided Design (CAD) responsibilities including 3D modelling
* · Producing reports on new, old, and in progress enquiries
* · Assist Quality on investigation, authorisation and closure of product and process
non-conformances
* Be a visible, hands‑on presence in the factory, supporting practical problem solving and
demonstrating the company values
* Visit customers, attend technical conferences/exhibitions to promote the business/products
Management reserve the right to assign or re-define duties and instruct the post holder to carry out any other duty commensurate with this post.
Education/skills/experience
Required:
· Educated to HND/BEng/MEng level in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering
· At least two years’ experience working within an engineering environment
· Experience of using an ERP software package
· Ability to interpret information and produce reports
· Demonstrable experience of using initiative and working to deadlines as well as being target driven
· Expertise in design engineering with proficiency in use of 3D CAD, ideally Autodesk inventor
· Understanding and interpretation of DFMEA techniques
· IT literate with the technical ability to use hardware and software
· Strong problem solving abilities
· Good communication and team work skills
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Preferred:
· Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary role
· Experience of working within a manufacturing environment, ideally power generation or aerospace
Understanding of lean principles
· Programming skills in National Instruments LabVIEW and/or C++
· Knowledge of Linux
· Knowledge of laser welding
The Candidate
· A positive attitude and is willing to learn more skills on the job
· Confidence on the job and is happy to take on more responsibility if necessary
· Self-motivated
· Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to multi-task
· Lateral thinker who can use own initiative to provide engineered solutions
· Ability to talk commercially and technically depending on audience
A very competitive salary is offered dependent on experience and skillset. Benefits include:
Employer pension contribution up to 10% of salary
Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
Bonus scheme based on individual and company objectives and performance
On site well-being activities i.e. gym and games room
Applications via LinkedIn or can email with covering letter to: