Service Design Engineer

The Service Design Team has the opportunity of early engagement within product development and therefore to directly impact the experience of customers regarding the effectiveness of the Dyson Service Proposition. We have a responsibility across all product categories, to include: haircare, environmental and floor care products. We have the ability to directly impact on the experience of customers and their journeys when contacting Dyson in need for help.

The scope of the role is to ensure that early proposed and agreed Serviceability principles of product design are adhered to by controlling architecture changes and assembly integration through milestone process up to design freeze (TS). This role focuses on Design for Serviceability (DFS) and provides key expertise working with Design, Quality and Manufacturing teams, enhancing the serviceability level of Dyson products and providing tangible solutions for our Customer Service and Aftersales teams to aid in the fix of the product. The balancing of cost and customer satisfaction as principle elements of all available solutions always has to be considered.

The SD Engineer will be required to make tangible contributions to the following:

• Coordinate with Customer Service stakeholders (Group) to support service deliverables as part of Dyson's NPD Milestone Process – these will include multi-channel engagement for the Customer support plan across Repair process and parts definitions, Repair & technical training and Service workshop & repair equipment development.
• Understand and support agreed repair requirements once handed over at Dyson's early milestones (TS).
• Translate the service requirements at engineering level to each project team at a detailed technical level e.g. define what ‘fix’ should look like in parts/assembly/process/testing etc.
• Able to raise and construct financial models to ensure a business case exists for any planned repair or equipment proposal prior to development and delivery of the same.
• Become familiar with the category portfolio and technologies contained within each new product proposal.
• Build strong relationships across the category to raise visibility of Customer Service within the product development cycle.
• Ensure requirements are shared and complied with, compatibly with those within Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Be the daily focal point for service (technical) based questions from the Engineering teams across both categories.
• Execute accurate and regular reporting on progress of service (fix) requirement implementation for each NPD.
• Anticipate, document and advise the teams of any product changes which may be agreed during this phase of NPD whether they may/may not affect agreed and intended strategy.
• During all stages of product development ensure that the principles of Sustainability and Design for Service are protected and delivered as part of the service requirements.
• Perform FMEA and technical analysis with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams, to obtain sign-offs for repair process.
• Manage external suppliers to develop customized service equipment.
• Liaise with the category engineering teams and Group Customer Service to bring clarity to all proposed in market product change.
• Follow up on upcoming deviation and changes to Dyson's product portfolio - evaluating and documenting potential impact items with the teams to deliver appropriate communications and actions.

About you:

• Engineering degree essential, preferably Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, quality, design and reliability is essential.
• Preferably prior experience as a Field Engineer / Technical Service / Aftersales with an appreciation for Design for Service, and used to working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• You will currently be working for an organisation where improving Customer Satisfaction is fundamental to long-term strategy.
• Knowledge and understanding of customer product design and customer experience is essential.
• Motivated and innovative in finding viable solutions to meet deliverables any given timeline.
• Product applied mechanical/electrical/software qualifications desirable.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence stakeholders across global organization to drive change.
• Ability to multi-task and successfully balance multiple deliverables.
• Ability to review new engineering designs and provide feedback for serviceability enhancements.
• Prior experience in developing, optimizing, and documenting technical procedures.

Benefits:

Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.