Design Engineer in Gillingham, Kent

Design Engineer in Gillingham, Kent

Gillingham +1 Full-Time 36000 - 44000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Just Recruitment Group Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design innovative diesel fuel injection components and create 3D models.
  • Company: Join a leading automotive manufacturer in Gillingham, Kent.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and a subsidised staff restaurant.
  • Other info: Great career growth with relocation support up to £8,000.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in automotive design and development.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5-10 years experience preferred.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.

The Just Recruitment Group Ltd is currently recruiting for a Design Engineer for an automotive manufacturer, based in Gillingham, Kent.

This role will support design and development activities as well as manufacturing and aftermarket support for a full range of diesel high pressure fuel pumps.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design of diesel fuel injection components, predominantly High-pressure pumps.
  • Produce creative design solutions to fulfil current & future business needs.
  • Interpret sim & test results and propose design improvements and concept solutions.
  • Establish networks within the organisation for establishing feasibility of designs for manufacture, supplier and assembly.
  • Have a cost conscience for supplier and manufacturing impacts when developing design solutions.
  • Design & prepare concept 3D graphical models.
  • Understand detailed engineering drawings interpreting latest geometric dimensioning and tolerance practices
  • Contributing to formal and informal design and development reviews at appropriate stages of PDP projects.
  • Design to & work within high precision manufacturing technologies required to produce advanced prototypes.
  • Be able to make assessments of designs using established DFMEA methods to develop a robust product.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a suitable engineering or business discipline.
  • 5-10 years' experience (preferably).
  • Key Skills
  • Knowledge of DFMEA methodology
  • Ability to operate Solid Works CAD package.
  • Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Knowledge of Design analysis tools, Pugh, VA/VE or similar.

Standard Benefits

  • Holidays - 25 days p. a. (Pro rata to start date), Plus bank Holidays
  • Subsidised staff restaurant
  • Dental Plan
  • Pension
  • On Site Parking
  • Paid Monthly (19th)
    · On site gym
  • Local discounts at Gym
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Hybrid working policy (provision to work up to 2 days from home, following a successful probation period)
  • Relocation package of up to £8,000 For more information on this position, please contact Just Recruitment Group Ltd on telephone quoting job reference 913694.

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.

Locations

GillinghamKent

Design Engineer in Gillingham, Kent employer: Just Recruitment Group Ltd

The Just Recruitment Group Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities tailored to enhance your skills in the sales sector. Located in Leeds, our team enjoys a vibrant city atmosphere, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the electrical and tools industry.

Just Recruitment Group Ltd

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We think you need these skills to ace Design Engineer in Gillingham, Kent

Design of diesel fuel injection components
Creative design solutions
Interpretation of simulation and test results
Feasibility assessment for manufacture
Cost consciousness in design solutions
3D graphical modelling using SolidWorks
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing