Junior Design Engineer required to support the develop of in-house & customer products for the play and leisure industries worldwide. Value engineer existing ranges, build prototypes and progress designs through production. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-paced hands on team, where product development is central to the company's continuing success.
Reporting to: Senior Design Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
Product Updates - Execute changes and efficiency refinements to products, updating CAD, product data and supporting documentation. Ensuring all changes are implemented and understood by production staff.
Bespoke Customer Designs - Work on one off customer requests for variations of standard products.
CAD - 3D modelling, 2D technical drawings, instructions, BoM creation and product data management.
Prototyping - Oversee the production of new products through programming, machining and assembly. Build, test, iterate, review and refine designs. Improve production efficiencies, documentation and packaging.
Testing - Design test methods and equipment to carry out component and product testing. Measure and record required criteria, document findings and provide solutions to failures.
Project Management - Manage a range or projects over different timescales to specific deadlines ensuring priorities are balanced, reviewing progress with managers.
Standards - Ensure all products are inspected and compliant with the relevant European and US standards.
Training & Support - Communicate information on new products and updates to other departments ensuring smooth implementation.
Problem Solving - Resolve unexpected issues quickly to ensure production of products is not delayed.
One Off Projects - Undertake other project work specified by managers.
Key Relationships: - Product Designers - Sales - Programmers - Production staff.
Education and Training:
- Degree qualified in Industrial Design / Product Design / Engineering or equivalent
- IT literate (See IT skills below)
- Experience preferred but graduates will be considered
- Track record in technical design and problem solving
- Previous individual and team working experience
- Fluent in 2D and 3D CAD
Skills, knowledge, and competencies:
- Confident face to face communication skills - Innovative and creative thinking - Excellent problem solver
- Meticulous attention to detail - Focussed and highly motivated - Organised planning and prioritising
- Materials and manufacturing knowledge - Technical drawing & instruction creation
- Analysis and review
- Practical hands on product assembly and prototyping
IT Skills Required:
- CAD: Solid Edge / Solid Works
- Office: Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Salary
£26,000 - £30,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience
Hours
40hrs/week (08:00 – 17:00, Mon – Fri)
Holiday
24 days plus bank holidays
Benefits
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Location
Fahr Industries Ltd, Spitfire Road, Old Sarum, Salisbury, SP4 6GB
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Salisbury SP4 6GB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
