MANUFACTURING DESIGN ENGINEER

Job Description Company and Role Overview 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.  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. You will be joining an established team, some of whom have been with the company for a long time, which highlights the excellent working environment here.  Manufacturing Design Engineer Pay and Hours  £42,000 - £50,000  40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with some flexibility on start and finish times Benefits (There are many benefits, but to highlight a few) 32 days holiday’s including bank holidays Above average company pension contribution Annual bonus payment On site Gym, amongst other leisure areas onsite Life insurance Training and development opportunities Enhanced sickness benefit Commutable from the following areas: Blackburn, Preston, Blackpool, Burnley, Bolton Manufacturing Design Engineer Candidate Requirements Creo experience would be ideal, but any 3D design proficiency would be considered.  MathCAD experience is desirable. Besides this, any proven experience of calculations would be useful. Demonstrable experience from a Manufacturing or Machining environment.  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. Manufacturing Design Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to) 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. Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates. If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch. Should you want to learn more about any of our DESIGN, R&D & FEA vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.