Design Engineer

AndRecruit Group Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Canterbury is seeking a Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have a HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The role involves using CAD for technical drawings, liaising with manufacturers, and contributing to product development. The position offers a salary range of £37,000 to £45,000 with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Design Engineering role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Some electrical skills would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings.
• Liaising with manufacturing providers.
• Involved in NPI and Product development.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

MS Office

Job description

JOB- Design Engineer

LOCATION- Canterbury, Kent

TERM- Permanent (Hybrid working)

SALARY- £37,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience

My client is looking for a couple Design Engineer's to join their business on a permanent basis in the Canterbury area. They are manufacturers of mechanical products with some exposure to electrical products.

The Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• HNC/HND/ Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar work based experience
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar Design Engineering
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software. Creo would be advantageous
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Some electrical skills would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Design Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in NPI and Product development
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Liasing with pre-production and operations functions to allow for efficient and cost-effective manufacture
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.