Design Engineer

The primary responsibilities of the Design Engineer will include, but are not limited to, developing, prototyping, and validating new product designs, specifying materials and manufacturing processes for new or existing designs, and collaborating with other departments to meet project goals and objectives., * Develop product, application, or process innovations that deliver breakthrough products or technologies;

• Work with cross-functional team to successfully launch products on time, specification, and cost targets;

• Specify appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for new or existing designs;

• Validate new product designs using engineering calculations or analysis software;

• Prototype and evaluate new product designs or improvements to existing products;

• Conduct or coordinate product testing to ensure compliance with internal and industry standards;

• Establish reliability criteria, analysis techniques, and test methods for new or existing products;

• Create drawings and other product documentation for use by Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality;

• Evaluate designs for manufacturability and make recommendations to improve cost and efficiency;

• Assist in the analysis and selection of supply chain strategies to drive best quality, cost, and lead times;

• Participate in new product pilot runs and assist the Production team in preparing for mass production;

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of current Height Safety standards and regulations;

• Work according to established company processes, ISO9001 procedures and global standards (ANSI/NFPA/UKCA/EN);

• Maintain product Bill of Materials, revision records, and other technical files;

• Process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) as assigned in a timely manner;

• Enter and maintain product data in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system as needed;

• Understand and stay informed with Intellectual Property (IP) in the Height Safety industry;

• Lead planning and execution of new product launches (concept to launch);

• Gather and analyse competitive position for use in new product planning and project pipeline prioritisation;

• Manage strong new product development pipeline flow ensuring full capacity of organisation is being challenged and achieving product vitality goals.

• Know the global customer requirements for the strategic product families and applications and prioritise those requirements through product line planning for optimum long-term growth and profitability;

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor;

• Up to 10% domestic/international travel required.

Criteria

We can provide training to equip you with the tools that you’ll need to succeed as a Design Engineer. We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate a good working attitude, who are flexible and able to work as part of a team that wants to support our business. Below you will find the personal qualities, experience, knowledge and skills we are looking for

• Self-motivated and able to lead initiatives.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

• Ability to communicate at all levels of an organization.

• Flexibility to support team needs as situations arise and when extra hours may be required.

• High attention to detail.

• Structured approach to problem solving and improving processes.

• Driven to achieve results.

• Positive "can do" attitude.

• Strong inter-personal skills / great team player.

Experience

• Experience designing consumer products or mass-produced industrial products;

• Lean Manufacturing / 5S Systems.

• Experience using 3D CAD programmes;

• Structured Problem Solving.

• Data analysis.

Knowledge & skills

• An excellent understanding of materials, mechanics and production manufacturing processes (forging, CNC machining, presswork and assembly).

• Highly literate and numerate, able to investigate problems and analyse data.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Preference: Epicor).

• Well organised, ability to prioritise workload and deliver to commitments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

• Lean Manufacturing concepts., BSc or HNC in an engineering/technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience., Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

• Additional leave

• Company pension

• Free parking

• On-site parking, * A competitive salary, reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

• Permanent contract working 39 hours per week, over 4.5 days Monday to Friday (early finish on Friday).

• Enhanced 32 days holiday allowance, including Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown, increasing with length of service.

• Company Pension Scheme.

• Free on-site parking.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave

• Company pension

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• No weekends

International Safety Components Ltd

Llandygai Industrial Estate, Bangor LL57 4YH

Permanent, Full-time