At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative products while improving existing ones.
- Company: Dynamic manufacturing organisation focused on new product development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for hands-on experience.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and make a real impact in product design.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in design engineering.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Job purpose: Design, develop and implement new products (NPI/NPD). Support existing product improvements and cost down (VA/VE) initiatives.
Hours and Salary: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5pm, Friday 8:30am - 3pm £45,000 per annum.
Main responsibilities/job accountabilities:
- Establish detailed Product Specifications, including critical Fit & Functional performance, customer, industry and legal requirements.
- Provide reliable, cost effective designs that maintain compliance to Product Specification.
- Coordinate prototype procurement/manufacture for concept design validation.
- Ensure design validation (inc. tolerance analysis, calculation, FEA as required) is achieved and documented.
- Develop and maintain Design FMEA reports from concept to launch.
- Produce 3D models and 2D drawings and other technical documentation.
- Coordinate regular cross-functional design and DFM reviews, documenting actions/minutes.
- Check and approve designs (3D and 2D), calculations and reports.
- Prepare and amend costed BOMs through all project phases.
- Provide technical support for suppliers, toolmakers, product certification and approval.
- Ensure product verification testing and fit & functional performance is maintained and documented.
- Ensure all design actions/targets are met or recovery plans achieved.
- Ensure accuracy of product data with MRP business system (BOMs, routings, weights etc).
- Provide technical expertise for Design Support, new business enquiries and Engineering Change process.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Deliver robust products to agreed timescale, quality and budget.
- Maintain compliance to Product Specifications throughout product life.
- Right first-time product design, data input and system accuracy.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Design engineering role within dynamic manufacturing organisation.
- Track record of successful new product development and introduction.
- Hands-on, practical engineering skill (i.e. prototype building, testing).
- Proven 3D and 2D capability (AutoCad inventor or equivalent).
- System knowledge of NPI Gateway process, Design FMEA and Design for Manufacture/Assembly.
Design Engineer in Bridgend employer: NuStaff Recruitment Limited
Join a leading aerospace composite manufacturing business in Bristol, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to producing high-quality aircraft components. With structured training and genuine temp-to-perm opportunities, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Enjoy competitive pay rates and the chance to work in a cutting-edge environment that values innovation and excellence.
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NuStaff Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
