Design Engineer

Company Overview:Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems Ltd are the global leader in motorsport safety products, supplying many of the world's leading teams and constructors with its innovative range of products. In addition, Lifeline also designs & manufactures fire suppression systems and equipment for the defence sector. We supply to the UK MOD and defence primes.Based in Coventry, the company designs, validates and manufactures its products in house. Priding itself on its innovation, flexibility and quick reaction to meet the demands of its blue-chip customer base.Job Summary:We are looking for a dynamic, creative & innovative Design Engineer to join our growing team.  You will have a proven track record in engineering design, ideally with experience in motorsport, defence, automotive or aerospace sectors.Are you an experienced design engineer with at least five years' experience (including any study time) and a sharp understanding of the development process, design for manufacture, production process and project management? As a proficient Design Engineer, you will be expected to produce engineering drawings, BOMs and build procedures for production in a timely manner with accuracy and attention to detail. You will also be involved in the product development process from concept, through prototyping, test and validation to manufacturing.We require our engineers to be well rounded. We expect a willingness to be involved at all stages of the process, from design, through hands on testing into prototyping and production. We expect our engineers to be able to work autonomously but also play a significant part of a wider team as required.Main Job Responsibilities:·Management and updating of existing drawings and designs· Produce detailed engineering drawings to the in-house requirements· Produce detailed build procedures through reviews of the design and discussion with manufacturing·BOM development, produce Data sheets and other quality documentation· Design issue analysis and resolution· Product Design and development· Run testing as required, in house and externally, across the range of Lifeline products· Resolve problems and determine root causes· Manage new product introductions to manufacturing· Define and manage safety protocols· Produce technical bulletins· Support homologation processes· Look for efficiencies in the production of goodsJob Skills & Qualifications:Required:· Experience in product design, development and manufacture· Strong communicator with all levels of the organisation· Problem solving· or more years of relevant engineering design experience (inc degree if not all by experience)· Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor CAD or similar· Experience of manufacturing procedure writingDesirable·Experience in Progress Plus (MRP) or similar software· Working understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systemsPersonal Attributes:·Highly organised with strong attention to detail· Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines· Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset· Ability to work independently and part of a teamBenefits:·Competitive salary and performance-based incentives· Employer pension contributions· Early finish on Friday· Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with excitingprojects. Concept -> Production· Accelerated career advancement for high performing individualsAdditional information:Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:·Discretionary bonus scheme· Company pensionSchedule:·    Monday to FridayExperience:·Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)· Design Engineering: 5 years (including degree time) (required)Work authorisation:·  United Kingdom (required)Work Location:In person in Coventry