Technical Product Engineer

Marine; Chichester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dometic, a leader in marine solutions, seeks a Technical Product Engineer for its Selsey facility. The role involves collaborating with designers, enhancing product quality through technical documentation, and contributing to manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have a solid engineering background, be proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks), and possess strong communication skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Company pension

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an engineering design role.
• Experience with injection moulded components and aluminium extrusions.
• Familiarity with PDM / DDM systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in product design and engineering.
• Generate production drawings and maintain documentation.
• Oversee first-off assembly and ensure product quality.

Skills

Engineering understanding

3D CAD proficiency

Team player

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

HNC/HND engineering qualification

Relevant degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Technical Product Engineer. This position reports to Head of Design and Engineering and will work in Selsey, West Sussex, United Kingdom.

Selsey:

Dometic Marine's facility in Selsey, UK manufactures bespoke blinds, shades and soft furnishings for the world's leading motorboat and yacht builders.

About the position

As a Technical Product Engineer in the Selsey team, you will be responsible for providing support to the product designers for new and existing designs and supporting sales where required to improve the quality and reliability of products.

Your main responsibilities

• Input to new products and design improvements as required in by company group policy and process.
• Ensure approved Book of Requirements requests are translated into clear manufacturing instructions in a timely manner.
• Work within the design team to comply with the procedures.
• Take responsibility for assigned key products within the business.
• Provide technical drawings support for sales and customers.
• Control the creation and modification of ERP system product part records.
• Maintain accurate documentation of the methods and processes of manufacture.
• Help implement best practice and drive the business capabilities forward.
• Generate sales and production drawings.
• Develop and maintain product design standards.
• Work to value engineering in design for manufacture and assembly.
• Liaise with production, quality and other departments as required to improve product quality.
• Create bills of materials / cutting lists, production routings as required.
• Oversee pre-production / first off assembly of new designs, improved designs and custom products.
• Ensure the quality of the information translates into quality products to the customer.
• Apply the principle of continuous improvement of all processes and activities.
• Create or improve working methods to improve quality and reduce repetitive workload.
• Always apply and implement lean manufacturing principles.
• Ensure that obsolete products and parts are correctly dealt with.
• Any other tasks required as directed.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous - which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Company pension
• Holiday (annual leave and bank holidays)
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities to make an impact

A suitable background would be a solid experience within engineering and product development - as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Sound engineering understanding and experience of injection moulded components, aluminium extruded sections, small turned components and sheet formed parts. Familiarity with standard manufacturing details required for the various production processes and knowledge of suitable materials.
• Experience in PDM / DDM systems and workflow processes an advantage.
• HNC/HND engineering qualification, relevant degree or minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering design/development role.
• Computer literate with proven and competent use of 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks, in the creation of designs, drawings and assemblies as required by the duties listed above.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Competent in the manufacture of parts, assemblies and geometric tolerancing.
• Familiarity with standard manufacturing details required for the various production processes and knowledge of suitable materials.
• Team player, with good communication skills - able to discuss and understand product design requirements and details at all levels.
• Flexibility, proactivity, positive attitude and self-motivation

Dometic's Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.