Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Design Engineer to innovate and enhance product designs. In this exciting role, you will transform research ideas into detailed production designs, ensuring compliance with safety standards and legislation. Your expertise in CAD software and engineering principles will be crucial as you mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and teamwork, and make a significant impact on the future of product development in the engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Degree and minimum 3 years of industrial experience in engineering design.
• Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and re-engineer products for better manufacturability.
• Write engineering reports and produce production specifications.
• Support junior design engineers and apply lean manufacturing principles.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork abilities

2D & 3D CAD software proficiency

Knowledge of MS Office

Stress/loading calculations

FEA knowledge

Engineering and design principles

Understanding of trailer manufacturing processes

Customer needs awareness

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk CAD software

MS Office

Job description

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Position: Design Engineer

As a design engineer, you'll develop ideas for new products and production systems. You'll also improve the performance and efficiency of existing products.

Qualifications: Candidates should ideally have a degree and a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience. However, candidates with alternative qualifications and relevant engineering design experience will also be considered for the role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design: Turn research ideas into detailed production designs and re-engineer existing designs for better manufacturability.
2. Reporting: Write or present engineering reports and produce production specifications and drawings.
3. Compliance & Standards: Gain knowledge of trailer legislation and safety standards, applying them to designs.
4. Mentoring: Support junior design engineers.
5. Continuous Improvement: Apply methodologies and lean manufacturing principles.

Requirements to Succeed:

1. Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities.
2. Practical hands-on approach.
3. Proficiency with 2D & 3D CAD software, preferably Autodesk products.
4. Knowledge of MS Office and in-house computer systems.
5. Understanding of stress/loading calculations and FEA.
6. Familiarity with fatigue and induced stress analysis.
7. Good grasp of engineering and design principles.
8. Understanding of trailer manufacturing processes or similar heavy engineering.
9. Awareness of customer needs and cost implications.
10. Willingness to work outside normal hours when needed.
11. Excellent communication skills and ability to produce high-quality designs.
12. Honesty, punctuality, and dependability.
13. Knowledge of health and safety policies.
14. Legal right to work in the UK; proof will be required.

SDC Trailers LTD is an equal opportunities employer.