Design Engineer (Manufacturing)

First Military Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Engineer at a leading company specializing in refrigeration equipment. This role involves managing a design team, overseeing projects from conception to execution while ensuring adherence to quality standards. Applicants are encouraged from all backgrounds, including ex-military personnel. You will work in a dynamic environment fostering creativity and innovation, with numerous benefits including a four-day working week option.

Benefits

Onsite parking

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Four day working week available

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Paid time off for medical appointments

Qualifications

• Robust knowledge of 2D & 3D CAD design software required.
• Experience in design to manufacture is essential.
• Ability to work without supervision and deliver projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the workload of the design department to meet deadlines.
• Leading and mentoring a team of designers.
• Ensuring design outputs meet quality standards and align with brand guidelines.

Skills

2D & 3D CAD design software

Hands on practical skills

Creativity and innovation

Education

Minimum NVQ level 2 or other relevant refrigeration qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

LB386 - Design Engineer

Salary: GBP38,000 - GBP42,000

Location: Bognor Regis

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer on behalf of one of our clients who specialise in the design and manufacture of refrigeration equipment.
Reporting to the Head of Technical, this role will involve managing the design team on a day-to-day basis and acting as the first point of contact, in order to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the workload of the design department in order to ensure that deadlines and budget constraints are met.
• Leading and mentoring a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback and support to foster professional growth.
• Coordinating with other departments, such as sales and marketing, customer support and production to ensure cohesive and effective design solutions.
• Ensuring all design outputs meet the company's quality standards and align with brand guidelines.
• Encouraging creativity and innovation within the team to develop unique and effective design solutions.
• Utilising various design tools and software to create and review designs.
• Communicating with stakeholders to understand their needs and incorporating their feedback into the design process.
• Contribute to long-term design strategies that align with the company's goals and market trends.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Robust knowledge of 2D & 3D CAD design software. (SolidWorks is essential).
• Previous experience in design to manufacture is essential.
• Hands on practical skills.
• Ability to work without supervision and deliver projects effectively and on time.
• Desirable:
• Minimum NVQ level 2 or other relevant refrigeration qualification.
• Basic electrical knowledge.

Benefits:

• Onsite parking.
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Four day working week available (full time hours condensed).
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Critical illness policy available.
• Paid time off for medical appointments