Description Purpose of Role Working in the engineering team of multi-national company that manufactures, distributes and installs covering systems for the haulage industry. This individual will operate under the supervision of the engineering manager. Responsibilities include developing detailed designs, technical documentation, and test plans, as well as ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The role involves maintaining awareness of industry trends and competitive products, and leading problem-solving activities. The position also supports project scheduling, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement efforts, while providing technical assistance to internal teams and customers as needed. This role will be predominately based in Rochester, Kent although occasional travel to all UK locations and customer / supplier premises may be required. Job Profile Description • Participate in the design, development, and implementation of products and systems for New Product Development, Product Improvement, and Sustaining Engineering efforts in support of strategic initiatives and business unit goals. • To work closely with operations across three sites, to understand the product requirements, production methods and key transactional processes etc. Coordinate and lead brainstorming, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis exercises to ensure design challenges and field issues are addressed efficiently and effectively. • Develop designs and engineering bills of material based on customer specifications and use of his/her own technical expertise, understanding of the customer needs, and knowledge of the industry • Apply fundamental engineering principles to ensure designs meet established company- and industry-specific technical and product standards. • Develop technical specifications and standards to ensure components and materials comply with the company’s minimum expectations for quality, performance, durability, etc. • Produce engineering documentation, including 3D models and assemblies, detailed manufacturing drawings, bills of material, technical specifications, etc. • Develop test plans and testing apparatus, and carry out testing for validation of new products, product improvements, competitive intelligence, or other testing needs as may be required. • Maintain project schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. • Provide regular updates to senior engineers and engineering leadership related to project status. • Support senior engineers on completion of tasks related to new product development and field issue resolution. • Provide guidance to the design, drafting, and technical teams to create design data and technical documentation, including manufacturing drawings and product manuals, in preparation for production. • Work closely with colleagues across the company to maintain both organisational and legislative compliance. Communicate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Sourcing, Quality, Operations, etc. • Support continuous improvement activities in areas of cost, reliability and functionality. • Support the sales team with technical backup, customer specific modelling and warranty reviews. • To help gather and process necessary information for the certification procedure of key components requiring CE & UKCA compliance. • Other tasks as assigned. Key Competencies • Able to work with IT systems, proficient with Microsoft Office package. • Numerate, with a level of engineering training. Be able to analyze and apply appropriate functional tolerances, including use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). • Trained in the use of CAD and CAM software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks to generate documentation of parts, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings. • Good communicator, able to work with people and build positive working relationships. • Demonstrates ability to employ both analytical and “hands-on” engineering skills. • Detail oriented with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Committed to excellence and high standards. • Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task and prioritize workload while remaining versatile, flexible and adapting to changing priorities. • Able to interface effectively with and develop relationships with internal and external customers/suppliers. • Full UK Driving license Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field required • Experience/familiarity operating directly in Operational / Manufacturing / Engineering environments. • Strong working knowledge of manufacturing methods, equipment, and processes. • Minimum 5 years of work experience in engineering field. • Proficiency using SolidWorks including PDM. • Ideally some experience with working in an ERP package. • Familiar with Bill of Material concepts and product costing methods.