Design Engineer

BALTIC RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing client is seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to new product development and engineering change activities. As a Design Engineer, you will utilize your CAD expertise to create and maintain 3D and 2D designs while supporting the integration of new technologies. You will also manage project engineering tasks, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and participation in prototype builds. This is a fantastic chance to grow your career in a collaborative environment focused on cutting-edge design and technology.

Benefits

5% matched contributory pension

25 days annual holiday

Free access to company gym

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD design and understanding of GD&T are essential.
• Experience with FEA/CAE and knowledge of DFMEA is preferred.
• Strong product design and testing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products and systems while supporting project administration.
• Create and maintain 3D & 2D data, providing technical expertise.
• Participate in prototype builds and testing, coordinating with stakeholders.

Skills

3D/2D CAD

GD&T

FEA/CAE

DFMEA

Product design

Testing

Design specifications development

Design for manufacture

Cost awareness

Presentation skills

Job description

Baltic Recruitment is supporting a market-leading manufacturing client in their search for a Design Engineer.

Overall Purpose

• The Design Engineer reports directly to the Head of Engineering and is supervised by a Lead Engineer. They support new product development and engineering change activities.
• The role involves CAD design, creating supporting documentation, prototype building, and testing. The engineer will also support and develop new patent-protectable technologies.
• The Design Engineer manages project engineering tasks, including time and resource management, and supports project administration.

Key Duties

• Design and develop new products and systems.
• Support the Senior/Lead Design Engineer in product development.
• Create and maintain 3D & 2D data.
• Provide technical expertise.
• Research and benchmark competitor products and potential future products.
• Identify and support the integration of new technologies and materials.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate project status at the department level.
• Participate in prototype builds and testing.
• Support engineering change activities.

Key Requirements

• Proficiency in 3D/2D CAD.
• Understanding of GD&T.
• Experience with FEA/CAE.
• Knowledge of DFMEA.
• Product design skills.
• Testing experience.
• Ability to develop design specifications.
• Design for manufacture and cost awareness.
• Strong presentation skills.

The Package

• Salary circa £42,000 per annum.
• 40 hours/week with some flexibility on start/finish times.
• 5% matched contributory pension.
• 25 days annual holiday.
• Free access to company gym.