Design & Development Engineer

Quanex; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice pension match up to 7

4 x Salary Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adopton

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Design & Development Engineer to join the team in Newton Aycliffe, UK. The role focuses on the development and design of sealing systems for new and existing products in the building sector.

The position reports to the Seals Technical Manager and offers 40-hour weeks on site. The successful candidate will lead trials, drive product development from concept to production release, and work closely with cross-functional teams while staying abreast of material technologies and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the plastics industry and time served in an Engineering discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Project management capabilities and willingness to lead innovative projects.
• Demonstrate a spirit of innovation and willingness to modify equipment/processes.
• Excellent design and prototyping skills with CAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions for new product development within the on-site development framework.
• Lead extrusion trials, create prototypes, analyze test data and report results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate innovation into product development.
• Act as project leader on new product development from concept to production release.
• Validate new designs, processes and materials through testing and evaluation.

Skills

Project management

Proactive learner

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Strong design sense

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Location: On site / Newton Aycliffe, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Design
Salary: Competitive salary

Quanex is looking for a Design & Development Engineer to join our team located in Newton Aycliffe , UK .

Reporting to: Seals Technical Manager

Function: Quanex Extruded Solutions

Hours: 40

Summary

This position has responsibility for the development and design of sealing systems for new and existing seal products for building sector.

We Offer You!

• Salary Sacrifice pension match up to 7%
• 4 x Salary Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

What Success Looks Like:

• Design solutions for new products development within the given framework of all on site development activities.
• Provide expert assistance on thermoplastic extrusion. This includes promoting the technology and performing specific project responsibilities.
• Lead trials, mainly in extrusion, in support of customers and internal development works, creating prototypes, analyzing test data and document results in test reports.
• Foster strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of innovation initiatives and product development process.
• Act as project leader on new product development collaborating with cross-functional teams and following new product development from concept to production release.
• Staying up to date with advancements in material technology and industry trends and incorporating new technologies into the production process as appropriate. With the material choice proposed, able to meet our environmental, mechanical and sealing performance requirements.
• Organize project meetings, define project deliverables, monitor timelines and resources whilst reporting and challenging deviations.
• To validate new designs, processes, and materials through testing, experimentation, and evaluation.
• Define product functional analysis (based on standards) to translate customer specifications and internal requirements into clear product performance criteria.

What You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the plastics industry and time served in an Engineering discipline
• Ability to support multiple projects to achieve desired goals.
• Project Management, capacity to follow the innovative projects and new projects development request.
• Demonstrate a spirit of innovation, a willingness to suggest and the ability to support the implementation of modifications of existing equipment and processes.
• Flexibility in work assignments to accommodate group and personal goals.
• Proactive in learning about new and existing technologies.
• Strong design and prototyping skills, including experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com .

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

At Quanex, the health and safety of our employees are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment by adhering to the highest safety standards and regulations. Through comprehensive training, regular safety checks, and open communication, we ensure that every team member feels confident and protected while performing their duties. We continuously strive to minimise risks, promote well-being, and encourage a culture of safety across all levels of our organisation.

Join us and be part of a team where your safety is as important as your success.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from job seekers with a disability or long-term health condition. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to our Human Resources Team at [e-mail] .