INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Design Engineer
Based in Rochdale, Lancashire
Job ref: AZ /64681
To support customers and suppliers with Tooling / Fixture designs and support the Sales team with Tooling, Fixture and piece price costs.
* Ability to design Jigs/Fixtures, along with modifying tooling CAD using Autodesk PowerShape (with training if required) .
* Customer DFM support for changes to existing products and new enquires/projects.
* Support the Sales team with pricing for both existing products and new projects.
* Support the NPI team where required in all technical activities.
* Liaise, where necessary with Customers and Suppliers to provide relevant information to enable efficient project implementation.
* Oversee the manufacturing of Tooling, Jigs and Fixtures to ensure they are aligned to company standards.
* Share a Timing Plan to keep customers up to date on a weekly basis.
* Ensure all detailed and accurate specifications are available to assist in the development of relevant Processes and Procedures by Engineering / Production.
* Work with Production and Quality Departments to drive process improvements for existing customer products.
* Co-ordinate and liaise with other associated Departments, namely Production, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Sales in respect of project administration.
* The above duties are neither exhaustive nor exclusive and the role may alter in line with business / operational needs.
* Able to demonstrate capability in the reading/analysis of component and associated technical drawings (tooling)
* Able to demonstrate the use of CAD – knowledge and experience of the use of Power Shape advantageous
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
* Ability to work to deadlines.
* Excellent verbal and written skills
* Proficient in all associated Microsoft packages.
* Ability to work on own initiative and adapt to solutions.
* Full UK Driving License
For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.
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