We are recruiting on behalf of a Global leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery. The Group has successfully grown to - excess of $8.5bn turnover and boasts a peerless reputation for excellence and innovation in 41 countries.
They have received multiple Awards for Enterprise for their international trade, innovation and sustainable development. The business has a world class leadership team - committed to whole of career professional development and progression.
For those looking for more autonomy and ownership - beyond the core role, the successful candidate will be the de-facto design authority from conception to completion; on a current business critical R&D/NPD project - thereby, presenting an opportunity to shape, influence and leave your leave your mark on the next generation of critical and complex machinery.
* Flexible working hours, enhanced leave
* Bupa private medical insurance
* Up to 9% employer pension contributions, 6% employee contributions
* Generous life assurance scheme, up to 7 x salary
* Progression and professional development opportunities
Duties of the role:
* Use Failure Mode Effect and Analysis (FMEA) techniques to identify project technical risks.
* Prepare and present technical reports for project gate reviews.
* Contribute to planning design activities with the NPD manager.
* Adopt New Product Development (NPD) process and tools throughout projects.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of the NPD process.
* Capture project technical risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
* Co-ordinate with quality department to define incoming inspection requirements to verify component quality.
* Provide technical support to the publications department in creation of product manuals, build books, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
About you:
You'll be an experienced design engineer with experience leading technical projects and working at a senior level or ready to take that step up. You'll hold a formal qualification to degree level or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline and use of CAD systems to generate models and drawings.
Technical skills requirements:
* Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles and standards.
* Knowledge of material properties and standards.
* Knowledge of machining methods and techniques.
* Knowledge of the high-speed or bespoke automated machinery.
* Knowledge of drawing and BoM configuration management packages.
* Technical knowledge of sensor technologies/solutions.
* Technical knowledge of electrical drive systems
* Technical knowledge of mechanical transmission systems
* Technical knowledge of hydraulic systems.
* Technical knowledge of pneumatic systems.
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