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Design Engineer

Owen Daniels
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Design Engineer position is a permanent role with an excellent salary and benefits package, including 25 days of holiday plus 8 statutory days, an 8% matched pension, and life assurance of 5 times the basic salary.
  • The role is based in Birmingham and involves designing and developing flow control products for Defence applications, requiring interaction with customers and a strong understanding of technical specifications.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant field, along with an engineering degree in disciplines such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Naval/Marine.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting engineering analyses, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the engineering process.
  • Proficiency in mechanical design using 3D software, preferably SolidWorks, and knowledge of valve/hydraulic systems are essential for this position.
Design EngineerPermanent PositionExcellent salary/package (Holiday: 25 days + 8 Statutory Days, Pension up to 8% matched, Life Assurance: 5x Basic Salary)Growing Manufacturing BusinessOnsite in BirminghamMy client are a precision manufacturing business based in Birmingham specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components.The Design Engineer role is responsible for supporting business strategy, delivering profitable, organic growth and continuous improvement, by interacting with customers, interpreting technical specifications, and converting these into a world class product or service.The Design Engineer role is part of the Design Engineering team and involves working collaboratively with Project Management, Operations/Production, Quality and Supply Chain departments.Design Engineer Job Description
  • Design and develop flow control products (valves, actuators, manifolds etc) for Defence applications, considering factors like pressure, temperature, environmental conditions, and fluid compatibility etc.
  • Conduct detailed engineering analyses (calculations, test plans, qualification plans, etc) for performance, reliability, and safety in extreme conditions.
  • Review external analysis and validation data (FEA, CFD, physical test results, etc).
  • Ensure compliance with industry, military, and government standards for technical, quality and safety requirements.
  • Involvement with the end-to-end Engineering process (from bid winning/business development through to product manufacture, assembly, and test).
  • Material selection of products for specific parameters.
  • Oversee testing for compliance in line with specified requirements.
  • Create prototypes for testing, including functional and environmental validation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration into Defence systems.
  • Analyse and troubleshoot valve failures, implementing corrective actions and design improvements.
  • Generate engineering documentation, such as drawings, calculations, plans, technical instructions.
  • Provide progress reports to stakeholders.
  • Manage time and costs and operate within budget constraints.
  • Stay updated with advancements in valve technology and recommend innovations for continuous improvements.
  • Ensure quality assurance and control processes meet or exceed specified standards.
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with product design, production, and deployment.
Design Engineer Essential Qualifications / Experience / Skills
  • Engineering Degree in a relevant discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, Naval/Marine etc)
  • 5+ years’ experience in a relevant field
  • Experience in creating engineering calculations and design/product validation
  • Mechanical design using 3D software (preferably SolidWorks)
Design Engineer Essential Qualifications / Experience / Skills
  • Valve/hydraulic systems knowledge
  • Membership with an Engineering Institution is preferable (IMechE, IET, IMarEST, etc)
  • Strong GD&T background
  • Customer interaction (specification interpretation, design reviews, etc)

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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