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Elevation Recruitment are working with a leading plastic injection moulding manufacturer based near Doncaster to help them recruit Design Engineer. The company specialises in producing high-quality plastic building products.
Role Overview:As a Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and developing innovative plastic components and tooling for injection moulding processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop plastic components and injection mould tools using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks)
- Conduct feasibility studies to ensure product designs meet functional, manufacturability, and cost requirements
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams to understand design specifications and requirements
- Optimize product designs to enhance performance, quality, and efficiency in production
- Create detailed technical drawings, specifications, and BOMs for manufacturing
- Work closely with the tooling team to ensure alignment between design and manufacturing capabilities
- Perform design validation, including FEA, prototyping, and testing, to ensure compliance with industry standards
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving design or manufacturing issues during development and production phases
- Stay updated on the latest technologies and materials in the plastic injection moulding industry
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field
- Proven experience in plastic injection moulding design and manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in SolidWorks
- Strong understanding of plastic materials, mould flow analysis, and DFM principles
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to injection moulding
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality designs
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and supportive work environment in a leading manufacturing company
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension and holiday entitlement
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
