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Project Engineer/Design Engineer | LittlehamptonÂ
The Opportunity:
Due to an expanding order book, a leading rubber fabrication manufacturer have a new requirement for a Design Engineer/Project Engineer to join the engineering team and become the technical expert within the Rail industry.Â
You will have hands-on production experience with a design background; in this role you will project manage bespoke engineering requirements, from cradle to grave.
With a product line of more than 5000, no two days will be the same, with a mix of design and ‘hands-on’ production. Gaining commercial acumen, you will regularly consult with a variety of customers.Â
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Be at the heart of innovation by designing and developing cutting-edge products that
meet customer needs and exceed expectations.
• Turn ideas into reality by creating precise, high-quality designs using advanced software
and engineering techniques.
• Use your technical expertise to analyse and optimize designs with calculations and FEA tools.
• Play a key role in the quotation process by estimating costs and managing Bills of
Materials.
• Collaborate with diverse teams across the business to refine designs, enhance
processes, and drive efficiency.
• Bring designs to life by developing and testing prototypes, writing test specifications, and
assessing risks.
• Influence supplier decisions by evaluating design changes and material proposals.
• Share your insights through detailed technical reports and ensure projects stay on track
with effective time management.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and be part of a company committed to innovation and growth.
The Candidate:
• Design Engineering experience including design for manufacture (ideally minimum of 3 years)
• Experience with process development
• Able to complete mechanical calculations (for performance)
• Some hands-on experience (not only desk-based experience) within manufacturing
• Engineering degree or HNC/HND or QBE
Location: Littlehampton
Salary: £45,000 plusÂ
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
How the apply for the Project Engineer/Design Engineer role:
If you are interested in the role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.
About Ford & Stanley Group
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