Design Engineer

DESIGN ENGINEER

POOLE

MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING

What's on offer as Design Engineer?

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• Salary of £45,000-£50,000. Early finish every Friday.
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• Interesting, technically varied projects with genuine ownership.
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• A collaborative and supportive engineering team.
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• Long-term career development within a stable and growing manufacturing business.
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• Strong pipeline of future projects.
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About the Company you will be part of

We're working with a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer to recruit a Design Engineer who enjoys taking ideas from concept through to production. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking business where you'll work on a varied range of innovative engineering projects. You'll have the chance to influence product design, collaborate with experienced technical teams and see your work make a real impact from initial concept through to manufacture.

If you're looking for a role where no two projects are the same and you can continue developing your technical skills within a modern manufacturing environment, this is well worth considering.

Responsibilities as Design Engineer

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• Designing and developing new and existing mechanical products using SolidWorks.
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• Taking projects from concept through prototyping, testing and into production.
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• Improving existing designs for performance, quality, manufacturability and cost.
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• Producing 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
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• Working closely with Manufacturing, Production, Quality, Purchasing and Project teams to ensure successful product launches.
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• Supporting engineering change requests and continuous product improvements.
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• Carrying out design calculations and technical validation where required.
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Qualifications and Experience as Design Engineer

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• Previous experience in a Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer position within manufacturing.
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• Strong SolidWorks experience.
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• Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical engineering background.
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• Experience designing machined, cast or moulded components.
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• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
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• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
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• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
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• Strong SolidWorks experience.
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• Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical engineering background.
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• Experience designing machined, cast or moulded components.
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• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
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• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
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• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
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Preferred Skills you will also have as Design Engineer

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• Experience with APQP, PPAP or Design & Process FMEA.
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• Electric motors, gear systems or drive technologies.
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• Lean manufacturing principles.
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• Product approvals such as CE, UKCA or UL.
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• Strong organizational and communication skills.
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We look forward to your application