Job purpose
Design, develop and implement new products (NPI/NPD). Support existing product improvements and cost down (VA/VE) initiatives.
Hours and Salary
* Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5pm, Friday 8:30am - 3pm
* £45,000 per annum
Main responsibilities/job accountabilities
* Establish detailed Product Specifications, including critical Fit & Functional performance, customer, industry and legal requirements.
* Provide reliable, cost effective designs that maintain compliance to Product Specification.
* Coordinate prototype procurement / manufacture for concept design validation.
* Ensure design validation (inc. tolerance analysis, calculation, FEA as required) is achieved and documented.
* Develop and maintain Design FMEA reports from concept to launch.
* Produce 3D models and 2D drawings and other technical documentation.
* Coordinate regular cross-functional design and DFM reviews, documenting actions / minutes.
* Check and approve designs (3D and 2D), calculations and reports.
* Prepare and amend costed BOMs through all project phases.
* Provide technical support for suppliers, toolmakers, product certification and approval.
* Ensure product verification testing and fit & functional performance is maintained and documented.
* Ensure all design actions / targets are met or recovery plans achieved.
* Ensure accuracy of product data with MRP business system (BOMs, routings, weights etc).
* Provide technical expertise for Design Support, new business enquiries and Engineering Change process.
Key Performance Indicators
* Deliver robust products to agreed timescale, quality and budget.
* Maintain compliance to Product Specifications throughout product life.
* Right first-time product design, data input and system accuracy.
Essential Criteria
* Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
* Design engineering role within dynamic manufacturing organisation.
* Track record of successful new product development and introduction.
* Hands-on, practical engineering skill (i.e. prototype building, testing).
* Proven 3D and 2D capability (AutoCad inventor or equivalent).
* System knowledge of NPI Gateway process, Design FMEA and Design for Manufacture/Assembly.
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