Design Engineer

Elevation Recruitment Group

Posted 6 days ago, valid for 17 days

Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 3JG, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Design Engineer position seeks a skilled individual to develop and optimize mechanical designs, requiring a degree in Mechanical Engineering and significant experience in CAD modeling.
Key responsibilities include creating detailed drawings, collaborating with production and quality teams, and contributing to innovative engineering solutions.
The role demands proficiency in CAD systems and knowledge of geometric dimensioning, manufacturing processes, and technical documentation.
Candidates should possess strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities, as well as experience in managing technical risks and preparing project evaluations.
The salary for this position is competitive, and a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience is required.

Design Engineer Overview

This position is an opportunity for a skilled Design Engineer to play a key role in developing and optimizing mechanical designs. The role involves creating detailed drawings, collaborating with production and quality teams, and contributing to innovative engineering solutions and processes.

Design Engineer Job Purpose & Duties

Create detailed assembly and component drawings from CAD models.
Optimize assembly and component designs for manufacturability (DFM) in collaboration with production engineering.
Define inspection requirements with the quality team to verify component quality.
Develop design concepts to meet specific functional requirements, documenting assumptions, trade-offs, and calculations.
Identify and mitigate technical risks using Failure Mode Effect and Analysis (FMEA).
Prepare and present technical reports for project reviews and evaluations.
Plan design activities and manage technical risks throughout project lifecycles.
Provide technical support for creating product manuals, build books, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Implement and contribute to the continuous improvement of New Product Development (NPD) processes.

Design Engineer Skills, Experience & Knowledge

Proficient in using CAD systems for creating models and drawings.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information effectively.
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented approach.
Ability to collaborate and work effectively within and across project teams.

Experience

Formal qualification to degree level (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
Significant experience in CAD modeling and technical drawing creation.

Knowledge

Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles (ISO).
Knowledge of material properties, machining methods, and manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with configuration management tools (BoM) and Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
Technical expertise in machinery, sensor technologies, electrical drive systems, and mechanical transmission systems.
Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems (desirable)

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