Design Engineer As a design engineer, you'll develop ideas for new products. You'll also improve the performance and efficiency of existing products. Key Responsibilities Design - turning research ideas into detailed designs for production Re-engineering designs to make them more production friendly to gain valuable manufacturing time Reporting - writing or presenting engineering reports on various areas of design Producing production specifications and engineering drawings Gaining knowledge of all relevant trailer legislation and applying to designs Gaining knowledge in all good practice standards with respect to trailer safety and design Mentoring junior design engineers Sharing your design experience in design review meetings to ensure the customer gets the best solution Applying Continuous Improvement methodology to your working practices and have an appreciation of Lean Manufacturing principles Much of your work will be computer-based, working in the engineering office You may be required do some travelling to meet sales personnel/customers Requirements Essential Educated to degree standard in a relevant engineering discipline Minimum of 3 years industrial design experience Experience in use of 2&3D CAD software (ideally the Autodesk products) Experience in use of MS office products Strong problem-solving skills Strong team player, approachable and demonstrating a flexible style to achieving a project plan. Practical hands on approach Willingness to work outside normal hours to complete jobs An awareness of the cost impact of design ideas Excellent communication skills Produce high quality designs consistently Be honest, punctual and dependable Desirable A sound knowledge of in-house computer systems required for your role A good understanding of design stress/loading calculations and be familiar with FEA A good understating of fatigue stress and induced stress Have a good grasp of engineering and design principles An understanding of SDCs manufacturing processes and construction methods for trailers or similar heavy engineering applications A comprehensive awareness of the customers implied and stated needs Hours of work: Monday- Thursday 08.00am-17.30pm, Friday 08.00am- 12.30pm SDC Trailers is an equal opportunities Employer.