Design Engineer

Baltic Recruitment is supporting a market-leading manufacturing client in their search for a Design Engineer.

Overall Purpose

• The Design Engineer reports directly to the Head of Engineering and is supervised by a Lead Engineer. They support new product development and engineering change activities.
• The role involves CAD design, creating supporting documentation, prototype building, and testing. The engineer will also support and develop new patent-protectable technologies.
• The Design Engineer manages project engineering tasks, including time and resource management, and supports project administration.

Key Duties

• Design and develop new products and systems.
• Support the Senior/Lead Design Engineer in product development.
• Create and maintain 3D & 2D data.
• Provide technical expertise.
• Research and benchmark competitor products and potential future products.
• Identify and support the integration of new technologies and materials.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate project status at the department level.
• Participate in prototype builds and testing.
• Support engineering change activities.

Key Requirements

• Proficiency in 3D/2D CAD.
• Understanding of GD&T.
• Experience with FEA/CAE.
• Knowledge of DFMEA.
• Product design skills.
• Testing experience.
• Ability to develop design specifications.
• Design for manufacture and cost awareness.
• Strong presentation skills.

The Package

• Salary circa £42,000 per annum.
• 40 hours/week with some flexibility on start/finish times.
• 5% matched contributory pension.
• 25 days annual holiday.
• Free access to company gym.

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