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EXPERIENCED RETAIL DESIGN ENGINEER
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Retail Deisgn Engineer for our client based in Northampton. The role includes:
• Taking concept designs into 3D visual creation, full design development and on into pre-production. Producing all necessary documentation including presentations, detailed drawings, specifications, instruction sheets, end of life documentation and electronic files.• Create a drawing pack with acute attention to detail. Bills of Materials and General Assemblies showing levels of detail through sub-assemblies and individual part breakouts. Aspiring to a "right first time" approach• Excellent knowledge of processes key; sheet metal/metal fabrication, injection moulding, acrylic fabrication, joinery, vacuum forming and various print processes. Integration of LED illumination and digital displays beneficial.• Good material knowledge, sheet yields, achievable manufacturing tolerances, material costs and availability, making key decisions based upon quantity vs quality.• Take project ownership and understand fully the client’s designs and concepts• Initiate discussions with approved manufacturing base to understand best design/engineering practice to meet design brief.• 3D Modeling Skills, Autodesk Inventor or Dassault Solidworks• Receive & interpret briefs and agree objectives from the Design Manager.• Understand and work within agreed timescales to fulfil project requirements and advise Design Manager of unforeseen issues which could affect scheduling.• Ensure development, prototype and manufacturing costs are commercially aligned by consulting with design manager and obtaining permission to procced where appropriate.• Support Key fitting teams and project managers during delivery & install, to ensure manufactured unitary is installed correctly using agreed procedures.• To initiate, order and oversee Prototype development/manufacture and assembly as appropriate for each project• Good knowledge of on-site installation procedures and a "hands-on" approach to assemble and critique prototypes, incorporate learnings into the production proposal.• Good Communication skills, being comfortable talking to suppliers and communicating a brief verbally & visually.
• Cover for the Design Engineers during holidays, busy periods to support any ad hoc work as and when required.• Complete time sheets on regular basis.• Good problem-solving skills• Good organisation skills• Passion for design and creating innovative concepts• The ability to work and adapt to challenging deadlines and project demands
