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As a design engineer, you'll develop ideas for new products and production systems. You'll also improve the performance and efficiency of existing products.
Candidates should ideally have a degree and a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience. However, candidates with other qualifications and relevant engineering design experience may also achieve design engineer status within SDC.
The Role
1. Design: Turning research ideas into detailed designs for production. Re-engineering designs to enhance manufacturability and reduce production time.
2. Reporting: Writing or presenting engineering reports on various design aspects. Producing production specifications and engineering drawings.
3. Knowledge & Compliance: Gaining knowledge of trailer legislation and applying it to designs. Understanding good practice standards related to trailer safety and design.
4. Mentoring & Collaboration: Mentoring junior engineers and sharing design experience in review meetings to ensure optimal solutions for customers.
5. Continuous Improvement: Applying continuous improvement methodologies and understanding Lean Manufacturing principles.
This job description highlights the main requirements and may be reviewed and updated regularly.
Qualifications & Skills
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Team-oriented, approachable, and flexible in achieving project goals
* Practical hands-on approach
* Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD software, ideally Autodesk products
* Proficiency in MS Office and in-house computer systems
* Understanding of design stress/loading calculations, familiar with FEA
* Knowledge of fatigue and induced stresses
* Strong grasp of engineering and design principles
* Understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods for trailers or similar heavy engineering applications
* Awareness of customer needs and cost impacts
* Willingness to work outside normal hours when necessary
* Excellent communication skills and ability to produce high-quality designs
* Honest, punctual, and dependable
* Knowledge of health and safety policies
* Ability to recognize limits and seek advice when needed
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom and be able to provide proof of this. SDC Trailers LTD is an equal opportunities employer.
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