Manufacturing Design Engineer

Probe UK; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Lancashire is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer to design and develop new products, support customers, and enhance existing designs. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with experience in 3D design and customer-facing roles. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 along with an excellent benefits package including a production bonus scheme and 32 days of holiday.

Benefits

32 days holiday including bank holidays

Above average company pension contribution

Production Bonus Scheme

On-site gym

Secured parking

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar.
• Demonstrable experience from a Manufacturing or Machining environment.
• Experience dealing directly with customers and preparing technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Process new enquiries for the design department, ensuring follow-up actions.
• Develop close working relationships with clients.
• Undertake design and engineering analysis including FEA on design projects.

Skills

3D design proficiency

Problem solving

Customer liaison

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Creo

MathCAD

Job description

Overview

The Manufacturing Design Engineer will design and develop new products, from concept to final approval. Technically support customers and the manufacturing base. Analyse existing products and identify areas to improve product design and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• The Manufacturing Design Engineer will process new enquiries for the design department, ensuring all necessary follow-up action has been adhered to such as enquiry processing, delivery of quotation/design proposal for new contract research & consultancy.
• Develop close working relationships with clients and ensuring client liaison is continually adhered to.
• Undertake design and engineering analysis and support activity including FEA (dynamic, non-linear) on design projects within the department and as a dedicated service.
• Development and detailing of product design and engineering support from concept through to detailed design and manufacturing implementation, support as required across a broad spectrum of manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Undertake project management as directed by the Design Director. All project management activity to comply with industry guidelines and ensure good client liaison, budget management and the completion of project deliverables to agreed timescales.
• To perform stress and strain calculations to recognised formulae and clearly layout workings to allow colleagues to interpret and validate the design.
• Creo experience would be ideal, but any 3D design proficiency would be considered.
• Degree qualified Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar.
• MathCAD experience is desirable. Besides this, any proven experience of calculations would be useful.
• Demonstrable experience from a Manufacturing or Machining environment ideally.
• Knowledge of different materials, manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
• A problem solver, with previous experience dealing directly with customers, preparing technical specifications and presenting proposals.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at any one time.
• Able to oversee and manage suppliers as required within a project s development.
• This is an excellent opportunity with a world leader in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products.
• The company has built a reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. With a global presence across Europe, USA and Asia, they are continuously innovating to meet the evolving needs of the industry.
• Blackburn, Lancashire - 45k - 50k Annual + Excellent Package GBP Full Time

Location & Package

• £45,000 - £50,000
• 40 hours per week, Monday Friday with some flexibility on start and finish times
• 32 days holiday s including bank holidays
• Above average company pension contribution
• Production Bonus Scheme
• On site Gym
• Secured Parking

This Position is Commutable From: Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Chorley, Bury, Rochdale