Design Engineer

Kinetic PLC; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Design Engineer in the Bispham area of Blackpool. Ideal candidates will have experience in consumer product design and project management. The role involves working on new product designs and supporting production. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £38,000 along with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and consumer product design.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD software.
• Hands-on experience in design for manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Undertake electrical and mechanical product design activities.
• Support production and manufacturing areas.
• Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

Skills

Project management

3D CAD software

Engineering drawings production

Sheet metal design

Design for manufacture

Electrical knowledge

Business Management Software (ERP)

Lean principles

Job description

Overview

Are you a "Design Engineer" looking for fresh new challenge?

Is the Bispham area of Blackpool an area you live near or are happy to commute to?

Would you like to work for a new management team that have visions of taking the company to new and exciting places and wants everyone to be part of it?

Do you have manufacturing industry experience as a Design Engineer with qualifications that will back you up?

Happy working for a salary of circa £38000 with additional company benefits on top?

Are you a hands-on sort of person who has worked within Design of Consumer Products and New Product Development?

If you have answered "yes" to the above questions then please read on, candidates that look ideal for the role will be contacted via phone and given additional details on the company and position.

Skills required

• Good understanding of project management.
• 3D CAD software, Autodesk Inventor & Vault or similar package.
• Producing engineering drawings
• Sheet metal design
• Design for manufacture
• Electrical knowledge (BS EN 60335, LVD etc.)
• Business Management Software (ERP)
• Lean principles

Role

• Working alongside a multi-disciplined team, undertaking electrical/mechanical product design activities for new & existing products.
• Supporting the production and manufacturing areas within the business
• Forming part of the product design team to manage New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Coordinate and manage projects
• Provide updates at team meetings
• Producing and updating BoM's for manufacturing and costs.
• Maintenance of Engineering Changes

About the company

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.

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