About the Role: Job Title: Project Design Engineer Location: Waterlooville (PO7) Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours a week Role Overview: Provide design and project management capability across all projects. Following the NPD process provide drafting capability, implementing, maintaining, and improving component prototypes technical documents, tooling and production processes in accordance with the customer requirements. Minimising cost and ensuring adherence to project budget and schedules whilst maintaining exceptional product quality. Key Responsibilities: Act as an ambassador for the company, promoting a positive image both internally and externally, demonstrating support of our strategic direction Support and drive allocated workload fostering and demonstrating a team work ethic Promote and support all departments of the business Manage projects from concept to delivery in a high quality, timely and profitable manner Embrace and promote Engineering and business goals and objectives Ensure all work conforms to our internal NPD procedures Specify materials and services and procure using SAP system Promote the use of TWG product range through application engineering design Willingness to travel when required Engineering: Design, research and develop new products to complement existing West Group product portfolio as required. Manufacture, assemble & test prototypes Ensure validation and qualifications steps are followed Create 2d drawings and 3d models Conduct risk assessments as necessary Safely use production, workshop and laboratory equipment, and report maintenance issues to the production engineer(s) Design production tooling as required to aid manufacture/assembly Required Skills and Experience: Project management Practical experience in the specification and application of pneumatic equipment Excellent engineering skills, apprentice served or degree qualified Good hands on skills Ability to work under own initiative CAD/SolidWorks user Familiar with standards, BS4500 and BS8888, ISO9001, ISO13485 Personable, team worker, quick to learn and then work independently Good communicator, articulate, telephone call handling skills Well organised, able to organise time and work, methodical Benefits: Discretionary Bonus Scheme based on Company Profit* 25 days Annual Leave, plus an extra day for every 5 years of continuous service Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Private Medical Plan* Health Shield Cash Plan* Horizon Gym Discount Death in Service Benefit *Benefit available after completion of a successful probation Background Checks & Right to Work: Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK for the duration of this role. About Us: The West Group is a globally recognised specialist in the design, production and supply of miniature fluid control solutions. With over 50 years' experience we have a great team of professional, highly skilled personnel, providing innovative solutions and delivering them worldwide. TPBN1_UKTJ
Project Design Engineer in Hampshire employer: The West Group Limited
The West Group is an excellent employer for aspiring IT professionals, offering a supportive apprenticeship programme that combines hands-on experience with formal training towards a Level 3 IT Support Technician qualification. Located in Waterlooville, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture, generous annual leave, and a range of health and wellness perks, all while being part of a globally recognised company with over 50 years of expertise in innovative solutions.
