Design Engineer

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trust culture

Career growth

Innovation

Benefits

Well-being

Job summary

Nano in Gateshead is seeking a Product/Industrial Design Engineer to drive design and development of new and existing products, advancing them from concept to production.

You will create production-ready data, liaise with suppliers, support research, and manage development projects within a collaborative engineering team.

The role emphasizes CAD skills (SolidWorks), problem-solving, and effective communication, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Product/Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering (or similar). However, other relevant qualifications and experience considered.
• 3-5 years’ experience working within a design / manufacturing environment.
• Appreciation and application of design strategy.
• Proactive desire to drive and manage product development projects.
• Self-motivated with the ability to respond and react within a dynamic development environment.
• Sound understanding of material selection, production, and manufacturing processes.
• Good 3D CAD skills (ideally Solidworks) and knowledge of good engineering practice.
• Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a desire to get things right first time.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate with internal and external stake holders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Product design and development for new and existing products manufactured by Nano.
• Support research and development activities, prototype builds and testing.
• Identification, consideration, and implementation of product improvement projects.
• Creation of production ready data including engineering drawings, bills of materials and 3D CAD models.
• Liaise with suppliers through the complete product development process.
• Understanding and implementation of relevant product approvals.
• Technical support for customers, suppliers and development partners as required.
• Adherence to internal quality management systems.
• Involvement in the management of product development projects.

Skills

3D CAD

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Product/Industrial Design

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent qualifications considered

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Your role

You will work within the Engineering team to support product development and engineering activities for both new and existing products. Your role will play a key part in moving new products through the full product design process from initial concept, through the development phase and into serial manufacture as well as the implementation of product and process improvement projects to the existing product portfolio.

You will

• Product design and development for new and existing products manufactured by Nano.
• Support research and development activities, prototype builds and testing.
• Identification, consideration, and implementation of product improvement projects.
• Creation of production ready data including engineering drawings, bills of materials and 3D CAD models.
• Liaise with suppliers through the complete product development process.
• Understanding and implementation of relevant product approvals.
• Technical support for customers, suppliers and development partners as required.
• Adherence to internal quality management systems.
• Involvement in the management of product development projects.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Degree in Product / Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering (or similar). However, other relevant qualifications and experience considered.
• 3-5 years’ experience working within a design / manufacturing environment.
• Appreciation and application of design strategy.
• Proactive desire to drive and manage product development projects.
• Self-motivated with the ability to respond and react within a dynamic development environment.
• Sound understanding of material selection, production, and manufacturing processes.
• Good 3D CAD skills (ideally Solidworks) and knowledge of good engineering practice.
• Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a desire to get things right first time.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate with internal and external stake holders at all levels.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Gateshead, United Kingdom (GB). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Charmaine Vassie

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