Design Engineer (Mechanical) in Annfield Plain

A global specialist in the design and manufacture of high-temperature metal seals for aerospace, automotive and power generation sectors are seeking a Design Engineer to join their Engineering team to drive the next phase of development and growth. As a Design Engineer your duties will include: • Respond to customer enquiries, review applications, develop technical specifications • Specify catalogue parts, optimise seal configurations and design bespoke seals and gaskets • Create 2D CAD drawings and 3D CAD models, maintain design files and drawing registers • Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure design suitability • Utilise computer-based tools (e.g. Finite Element Analysis) to develop part designs • Perform physical testing (e.g. load deflection, leak testing) to validate part performance • Develop customer relationships, support Sales, develop product range and performance • Perform technical investigations and provide support to internal and external Customers To be successful in the role of Design Engineer you will have demonstratable skills and experience in the following: • Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with internal stakeholder and Customer liaison • Performing engineering calculations, application review and product specification • Creation of engineering drawings, AutoDesk – Autocad and Inventor, maintaining technical files • Hold a relevant degree or equivalent level To be considered for the role you should ideally have experience in: • Precision metal forming/fabrication • New product introduction, process feasibility • Quality assurance & auditing • Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred, non-linear desirable) The position benefits from a private pension scheme, non-contractual Business Performance Related Bonus, 24 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus Bank Holidays, a working week over 5 days with an early Friday finish, offering excellent work/life balance