Design, Manufacturing and Production Engineer (R&D)
Ballymena | Permanent
Hours of Work: 4 Day week – Mon – Thurs 6.00am to 4.30pm (Fully Onsite)
About us:
Our mission at Garage Door Systems is to provide our customers with secure, reliable, durable, and aesthetically pleasing products and solutions that enhance the convenience and appeal of their properties. We strive to exceed expectations through superior craftsmanship, exceptional customer service, and innovative product offerings. Garage Door Systems is continuously innovating to deliver the best possible solutions to customers and maintain market leading product offerings in a range of industries.
The Role:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Design, Manufacturing and Production Engineer (R&D). The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing prototyping and development activities for new and existing product lines, daily production support and liaising with customers and suppliers to assist with both daily production and development activities.
As a Design and manufacturing engineer you will be responsible for the development of new and existing products from concept to market ready. This position will involve working closely with engineers and the wider manufacturing team in a hands-on environment. In this role you will support production by producing technical drawings, developing processes, ensuring designs meet industry standards and assist in the manufacture of prototypes.
The successful candidate will play an active role in the commissioning, optimisation and ongoing development of two recently installed TRUMPF manufacturing machines. This will involve supporting the implementation of new manufacturing processes, refining production methods and ensuring the machinery operates efficiently. The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience of advanced CNC punching and press brake technology, contributing directly to the continuous improvement of our manufacturing capabilities.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting production with drawing and planning of CAD and CAM files for new and existing products.
- Developing and testing products for a range of applications including fire safety, security, reliability and ease of manufacture and maintenance
- Development of standard operating procedures for production operators and leading changes in the manufacturing environment using LEAN thinking
- Updating parametric designs of new and existing product lines to ensure reliable deployment of CAD models
- Sourcing components and materials for new and existing products
- Maintaining and updating project administration and BOMS for product lines
- Working with and assisting production operators with product updates
- Producing technical drawings of products and parts for suppliers and customers
Essential Experience:
- Educated to Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or similar field with experience in CAD, CAM, product design, stress analysis
- 2 years’ experience in design engineering role
- Proficiency in Solidedge , Lantek or similar CAD/CAM/Boost programs
- Be familiar with Python in CAD/CAM enviroment
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong problem-solving skills
Desirable Experience:
- Experience in automation and robotics.
- A minimum of 1 year’s Line management experience
- Skilled in sheet metal folding and CNC punch CAM and operation.
- Experience in parametric design using Solidedge or similar 3D program
- Hands on experience in manufacturing environments
Benefits:
- Training and mentoring for career and personal progression.
- A working environment which embraces and supports challenges.
- Free Parking.
Garage Door Systems reserve the right to enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.
Garage Door Systems are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
