Job Description
Design Product/Manufacturing Engineer ( for the Car & Transport Industry)
We are recruiting a product engineer responsible for designing and developing product as well as improving existing ones. The role of product engineer is critical to any company and the position will support and ensure that these products meet the needs of customers and are produced efficiently.
Maintains strong relationships both internally and externally to ensure customer requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
· Solidworks / AutoCAD 2D and 3D CAD Modelling
· Producing Bill of Materials
· Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning work flow, space requirements and equipment layout
· New product design
· Product development
· Producing design drawings
· Developing product data sheets
· Investigate production and process issues providing technical support and training
· Project management
· Providing hands-on support to the production team
· Reduce variability in manufacturing by providing standard work methods and work instructions
· Reviewing parts of the manufacturing process for process improvement
· Customer meetings
· Travel to site when necessary to measure/re-design legacy product
People Management
· Lead and develop other staff in the production team
· Work closely with production and operations manager
Relationship Management
· Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providers
· Work with cross functional teams to deliver effective solutions
· Be an effective team member, working with supervisor and colleagues to ensure smooth workflow with maximum output
Candidate Requirements:
· CAD 2D/3D experience with knowledge of AutoCAD / Solidworks
· Understanding manufacturing processes
· Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information
· Strong problem-solving skills and logical approach
· Engineering qualifications
Hours: 40 hours per week
Monday - Thursday 8.00 to 5pm, Friday 8.00 to 2.00pm
Annual Salary/Benefits: £30K ( Negotiable depending on experience)
Holiday: 25 Days Floating+ UK bank holidays Benefits: Company Pension