A global specialist in the design and manufacture of high‑temperature metal seals for aerospace, automotive and power generation sectors is seeking a Design Engineer to join their engineering team to drive the next phase of development and growth.
Responsibilities
* Respond to customer enquiries, review applications and develop technical specifications.
* Specify catalogue parts, optimise seal configurations and design bespoke seals and gaskets.
* Create 2D CAD drawings and 3D CAD models, maintain design files and drawing registers.
* Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure design suitability.
* Utilise computer‑based tools (e.g. Finite Element Analysis) to develop part designs.
* Perform physical testing (e.g. load deflection, leak testing) to validate part performance.
* Develop customer relationships, support Sales, develop product range and performance.
* Perform technical investigations and provide support to internal and external customers.
Qualifications
* Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with internal stakeholder and customer liaison.
* Perform engineering calculations, application review and product specification.
* Creation of engineering drawings, AutoDesk: Autocad and Inventor, maintaining technical files.
* Hold a relevant degree or equivalent level.
Preferred Experience
* Precision metal forming/fabrication.
* New product introduction, process feasibility.
* Quality assurance and auditing.
* Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred, non‑linear desirable).
Benefits
The position benefits from a private pension scheme, a non‑contractual business performance related bonus, 24 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays, a working week over five days with an early Friday finish, offering an excellent work/life balance.
We welcome all applications; you must be eligible to work in the UK.
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