Design Engineer

GATES GROUP LIMITED; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Engineer to join their dynamic Research & Engineering team in Cramlington. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about innovation and eager to tackle complex challenges in product development. You will be at the forefront of researching new technologies and applying them to create cutting-edge solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors. With a focus on collaboration and technical excellence, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a company that values creativity and forward-thinking. If you are driven by the possibility of transforming ideas into reality, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in R&D or 3 years in a related product line.
• Strong problem-solving and innovation track record required.

Responsibilities

• Research new technologies for product development.
• Design new hose build-ups and fittings using Inventor.
• Manage BOM and prototype components for production.

Skills

Technical and analytical skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

3D Design Modelling tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Project and time management skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer and quality focus

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Inventor

Marc

SAP

Vault Pro

Job description

DESIGN ENGINEER
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates Corporation is an industry leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. The company has facilities around the world serving the automotive, industrial and Oil & Gas sectors. This position is part of the Research & Engineering team, based in Cramlington.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Working full-time from our Cramlington facility, the main function of the design engineer is to research new technologies and innovations and apply these to the development of new products to meet customer and market needs. This includes research and development to optimise product performance, cost and manufacturability. The role requires participating in the commercialisation process and providing technical support to engineering & services team, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain management.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, co-ordinate, and hand over all applicable SOPs for either E&S or Production.
• Design new hose build-ups and fittings using Inventor.
• Manage BOM of prototype and procurement of components to enable prototyping and ensure all parts are captured in the ERP package (e.g. SAP, DataRight).
• Apply design techniques such as DOE or statistical analysis where needed to problem solving and to optimise development cycle time.
• Monitor cost and schedule the progress of the prototypes and pre-production runs.
• Initiate corrective action to designs or processes for technical or production purposes.
• Ensure all Project Data is recorded and updated, proper work procedures available and maintained using Vault Pro package.

ABOUT YOU

Required Experience:

• Master's degree in engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in R&D or 3 years of R&D experience in related product line.
• Proven track record of innovation and problem solving.
• Patent experience preferred.

Required Skills:

• Strong technical and analytical skills in Maths and Science with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Experience with 3D Design Modelling tools, Inventor preferred.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools, 'Marc' preferred.
• DFSS skills including Design of Experiments (DOE), DFMEA, PFMEA, SPC, Weibull and other statistical tools.
• Ability to work effectively within a cross functional team at all levels of the organisation and across global boundaries.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Good project and time management skills.
• Customer and quality focused.

WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in various time zones, we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Gates is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, colour, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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To apply: please send your current CV and evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain.

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