Product Design Engineer - Aerospace in PL6, Crownhill, Plymouth

Energy Jobline CVL; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Product Design Engineer. The role involves the design and manufacturing documentation for new product introductions, offering opportunities for innovation. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a STEM field and experience in design engineering, along with proficiency in Solidworks. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including professional development and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday

Investment in Professional Development

Discounts at over 100 retailers

Free on site parking

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Design Engineer ideally within manufacturing.
• Master's or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or Physics.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (Solidworks).
• Experience in Project Management.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and problem solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Realise new products from concept designs to detailed definitions.
• Conduct mathematical and CAD modelling.
• Manage projects and create new designs.
• Communicate with key stakeholders for skill dissemination.
• Support validation and verification of designs.

Skills

Design Engineering

3D CAD software

Project Management

Analytical tools

Communication skills

Education

Masters Degree in a STEM subject

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Hiring for a Product Design Engineer

Dynamic and Experienced Product Design Engineer required for Precision Engineering Manufacturer based in Plymouth. The successful candidate will focus on design and manufacturing documentation surrounding new product introduction and the development of both the product and process. This is an exciting opportunity to join an employer that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence. Please note that due to the nature of our client’s business, security clearance may be required.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Realisation of new products from the concept designs prepared by the Application Engineers to the detailed definitions to allow successful manufacture and assembly.
• Mathematical and CAD modelling using existing procedures and the development of bespoke solutions to suit specific designs, considering the impact of production steps, gauging and processes on the ultimate outcome.
• Project managing and creating new designs.
• Communicating with key stakeholders, and supporting departmental knowledge and skill dissemination.
• Support the validation and verification of designs and associated documentation.

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Candidate Attributes

• Proven experience working as a Design Engineer ideally within manufacturing.
• Masters Degree, equivalent or higher, in a STEM subject such as Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or Physics as examples with a strong academic core.
• Proficient in the use of 3D CAD software, Solidworks.
• Project Management experience.
• Analytical tools, statistical methods and problem solving techniques (e.g. 6 Sigma, 8D).
• An ability to adapt quickly, applying fundamental knowledge to new challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and presentation.

Beneficial Experience

• Knowledge of Mechanical Design of Rotating Equipment and Production Technologies (Turning, Milling, Grinding, Precision Metrology, etc.) methods and application would be beneficial but not essential.

Benefits on Offer

• Competitive Salary.
• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday.
• Investment in Professional Development.
• Engagement and Rewards platform with access to discounts at over 100 retailers.
• Free on site parking with electric charging points available.
• Subsidised canteen.

Please note, our client does not have a Skilled Worker Sponsorship Licence therefore to apply for this role, it is essential that candidates have the immediate right to work in the UK.

If you are an experienced Product Design Engineer, please submit an up to date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below.

We wish you the very best of luck in your next career move.