Production Design Engineer

CandidCapture.net; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-renowned precision engineering company in Plymouth seeks a dynamic Production Design Engineer. This role is crucial for bringing new products to market, focusing on design documentation, efficient manufacturing processes, and team collaboration. The company offers a strong culture of innovation, professional growth, and attractive benefits including competitive salary and professional development investment.

Benefits

25 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays

Professional Development Investment

Subsidised Canteen

Access to discounts at over 100 retailers

Free Parking

Reward & Recognition awards

Simply Health Voluntary Membership

Access to Occupational Health Facilities

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing environment, preferably bearings or precision components.
• Experience with new product introduction (NPI) processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing principles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure new products are manufacturable.
• Develop and implement efficient production processes.
• Create manufacturing plans, including bills of materials and production schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Mathematical abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

Mathcad

SolidWorks

Job description

Monday to Friday

DK Recruitment are working with a world-renowned, precision Engineering business based in Plymouth who are expanding their Engineering team. The business has a strong culture of innovation, professional growth and are offering an exciting career journey.

We are currently looking for a dynamic and experienced Production Design Engineer to play a vital role in bringing new products to market. The role will focus on design and manufacturing documentation surrounding new product introduction and the development of both the product and process.

Main Duties

Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure new products are manufacturable.

Develop and implement efficient production processes for new products.

Create manufacturing plans, including bills of materials and production schedules.

Proactively identify and mitigate potential manufacturing risks.

Design and implement robust gauging solutions.

Support production launch and ramp-up of new bearings.

Continuously improve manufacturing processes to optimize quality and efficiency.

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field

Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably bearings or precision components.

Experience with new product introduction (NPI) processes.

Strong understanding of manufacturing principles and processes.

Experience with soft machining and hard machining processes would be beneficial.

Strong Mathematical Abilities, Experience With Mathcad Would Be Beneficial.

CAD experience would be beneficial, SolidWorks preferred.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays.

Professional Development Investment.

Subsidised Canteen.

Engagement and Rewards platform, with access to discounts at over 100 retailers.

Free Parking.

Reward & Recognition awards

Simply Health Voluntary Membership

Assess to Occupational Health Facilities

Life Assurance

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