Job Title: Design Engineer (Mechanical)
Location: Plymouth, Devon with some hybrid working available for the right candidate
Salary: Generous competitive salary to be discussed on application
Hours: Core hours are Monday - Thursday 08:00-17:00 and Friday 08:00-14.00.
Benefits: 28 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy back up to 5 additional days, private medical package and contributory pension scheme, highly established and reputable business and friendly, welcoming, team orientated environment.
The Company: We are working in partnership with a leading engineering firm who supply products to a range of industries including marine, defence, aerospace, nuclear, utilities and industrial. They are a well renowned company in their field involved with multiple scale projects across the UK. You will be joining an established and knowledgeable down to earth team.
The Role:
1. Work within the guidelines of the company Quality Management System
2. Design Hydraulic Systems solutions in accordance with customers' requirements based incorporating the latest BS/ISO standards, PUWER and machinery directives etc
3. Assist the Engineering Director in ensuring that the company's engineering standards are maintained to the highest level
4. Ensure that all proposals put forward comply with the relevant statutory requirements and meet best practices as defined by the British Fluid Power Association
5. Personally manage designated key projects
6. Assume overall responsibility for the on-time completion of all engineering design projects, pre and post contract designated by the Engineering Director.
7. Ensure that all Health & Safety requirements of the Company & its customers are met for all designated project related work.
8. Complete Risk and method statements
9. Provide technical advice & guidance to the Company's internal & external sales teams
10. Interact with the Sales Department to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and relationships are maintained
11. Support and help maintain the company drawing register
12. Ensure all quotations submitted by the Design Department show at least the minimum gross margin agreed with the Directors
Skills, experience, and knowledge requirements:
13. Knowledge of hydraulic systems and industry standards preferable but not essential
14. Electrical/electronic experience a benefit but not essential
15. Thorough understanding of engineering practices and applications
16. Recognised engineering accreditation HNC /HND or qualified engineering experience
17. Commercial expertise to maximise financial returns
18. Good understanding of current IT systems and their potential benefits to the organisation
19. Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and or Solid works
Competency Requirements:
20. Good communication skills
21. Energetic and self motivated
22. Ability to motivate and lead a team of people
23. Friendly & good humoured
24. Attention to detail
25. Good planning & time-management skills
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