At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative PPE products while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Company: Join Gentex Corporation, a leader in protective equipment innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous improvement and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in safety by developing cutting-edge protective gear.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years of product design experience required.
The predicted salary is between 34200 - 41800 £ per year.
Gentex Corporation is looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join our Engineering team in Haydock, supporting the development of innovative Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products used within highly regulated environments. As a Design Engineer, you will support the technical delivery of product development activities and work closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Product Assurance and Technical Services. The role is primarily based at our Haydock site and involves a combination of office, laboratory and manufacturing shop floor activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing and developing new PPE products and supporting existing products in manufacture
- Supporting products through the full development lifecycle from concept through to production
- Creating and reviewing 3D CAD models and engineering drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
- Supporting design reviews, technical documentation and engineering change activities
- Assisting with tooling, qualification and process development activities
- Supporting continuous improvement, root cause analysis and corrective action investigations
- Working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
- Participating in New Product Development (NPD) activities and stage gate reviews
- Producing technical reports and engineering documentation
- Supporting technical troubleshooting and risk analysis activities
Essential:
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering/scientific discipline
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within product design and development
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently
- Detail-oriented and solutions-focused approach
- Limited travel may occasionally be required.
We’d also particularly welcome experience in:
- Experience taking products from concept development through to production readiness
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and 3D CAD modelling
- Experience with PPE or RPE products and standards
- SolidWorks experience
- Understanding of ISO9001 and/or AS9100 environments
- Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI/NPD) processes
- Experience supporting manufacturing or tooling development
- Knowledge of statistical software such as MiniTab
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively across the manufacturing and engineering environment. You will play a key role in developing new products, supporting existing production programmes and helping drive continuous improvement activities across the business.
Salary: £40,000 - £56,916
Design Engineer in St. Helens employer: Gentex Corp
Gentex Corp. is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, empowering employees to take ownership of their roles in driving the growth of our Industrial Safety business across EMEA. With a strong emphasis on professional development and collaboration, we offer unique opportunities for career advancement while working with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and encourages you to shape the future of industrial safety solutions.
