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JOB- Design Engineer
LOCATION- Canterbury, Kent
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £38,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience
My client is looking for a Design Engineer to join their business on a permanent basis in the Canterbury area. They are manufacturers of mechanical products with some exposure to electrical products.
The Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
- HNC/HND/ Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar work based experience
- At least 3 years' experience in a similar Design Engineering
- Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
- Be proficient using 3D CAD software.
- Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Proficient using MS Office
- Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
- Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
The Design Engineer role will involve:
- Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
- Liaising with manufacturing providers
- Being involved in NPI and Product development
- Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
- Updating 3D models and drawings
- Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
- Checking drawings for sign off
- Liasing with pre-production and operations functions to allow for efficient and cost-effective manufacture
- Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.
