Jig & Tool Designer

FLIR; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Qioptiq seeks a highly motivated Design Engineer responsible for designing fixtures and machinery for production. This role offers an opportunity to develop engineering skills in a supportive environment, working with a dedicated team on high-precision products in a company committed to innovation and integrity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with mechanical design software like Creo or Pro-Engineer.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture principles.
• Experience designing high-precision products and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Design tools, fixtures, and packaging to meet quality standards efficiently.
• Collaborate with toolmakers to address manufacturing issues.
• Conduct tooling audits and manage quality issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

Communication

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Team collaboration

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

HNC in Mechanical/Production Engineering

Tools

Creo

PDMLink

Pro-Engineer Wildfire

AX software

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, environmental monitoring, electronics, oceanographic research, oil and gas exploration, medical imaging, and pharmaceuticals.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want to be part of a winning team.

Job Description

Company Overview

Teledyne Qioptiq is a world leader in designing, developing, manufacturing, and supporting complex electro-optical components, modules, and subsystems. Our products include tactical solutions for the dismounted warfighter, satellite cover glass, Heads Up Displays (HUD), Helmet Mounted Displays (HMD), energetic devices, and subsystems such as Electronic Safe, Arm and Fire (ESAF) devices, Firing Modules (FMs), Ignition Safety Devices (ISDs), custom energetics, and Blue Chip detonators.

Position Outline

We seek a highly motivated, creative, and versatile Design Engineer responsible for designing fixtures and special purpose machine equipment for production areas, including sites in St Asaph and Qioptiq Space Technology. This role offers an opportunity to develop engineering design skills within a stimulating environment, working with a dedicated team of Design Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Proficient use of mechanical design software (e.g., Creo, PDMLink).
• Design tools, fixtures, cutters, packaging, and gauges of complex nature efficiently to meet quality standards at minimal cost.
• Collaborate with toolmakers to resolve manufacturing issues and meet delivery schedules.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of the correct products.
• Select suppliers, request quotes, and place orders ensuring value for money.
• Conduct tooling audits, handle internal concessions, and address quality issues.
• Maintain and update standard tool lists for stock control.

Personal Specification

Candidates should demonstrate:

• HNC in Mechanical/Production Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with mechanical design software (e.g., Pro-Engineer Wildfire, Creo 3D, 2D detailing).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and design for manufacture principles.
• Knowledge of Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning principles.
• Experience designing high-precision products and fixtures.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence in decision-making and awareness of their impact.
• Team player with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Positive attitude and ability to execute complex ideas.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AX software.

Beneficial skills include knowledge of optics, metal manufacturing, defense, aerospace, opto-mechanical assemblies, additive manufacturing, and other relevant manufacturing experience.

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Teledyne is committed to high ethical standards, and all employees are expected to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Our reputation for honesty and integrity is as vital as our innovative sensing solutions.