Design Engineer

As Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the programming of the entire product range that we currently offer. Working to the job order specification you will use appropriate software to program the door sets to the customer's specifications.

The role reports directly to the Design for Manufacture Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Use appropriate programming software to create programs for the punch and water jet machines.

Comply with current drawing office standards for how models are drafted and documented, including naming conventions to minimise the risk of corruption of the Driveworks / Solidworks master models.

Communicate non-standard requirements for manufacturing to the Production office, including drawings as appropriate, amend job descriptions in the Epicor manufacturing system where appropriate to aid communication to the assembly team.

Assist in the resolution of manufacturing problems arising from the design of a particular door.

Provide "as built" drawings as requested to the sales team.

Investigate the causes of non-conformance and customer complaints. Identify and implement actions which will prevent recurrence.

Ensure that the workplace is maintained in a safe and tidy condition.

Ensure that manufacturing drawings and programmers are issued and controlled according to the requirements of ISO9001.

Use PDM/Vault files to facilitate designs.

Accurately log working time.

Objectives

To ensure drawings and punch programs are delivered on time in full, product quality exceeds customers' expectations and costs are controlled within budget.

To suggest ideas for the continuous improvement of software systems and the associated business processes to improve productivity and eliminate waste.

To participate in the new product introduction process as requested.

To comply with the company's policies and procedures, particularly in respect of quality, health & safety, housekeeping, environment, and human resources.

To support a culture in which employees take pride in their work, are focused on customer service, are proactive in finding long term solutions to problems as they arise, are constantly looking for ways to improve the way they work, accept responsibility for their actions, and treat each other with respect.

Do you have experience in SolidWorks?, * Mature, credible and comfortable when dealing with senior team members within the business.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical people.

• Systematic and logical.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Good general IT skills (MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Capable of understanding business processes and procedures.

• Collaborative approach/team player with a flexible approach.

• Able to problem solve.

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant technical or engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ, HNC, or equivalent).

Practical experience in a similar role may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

• Experience of CNC programming using tools such as Radan, Lantech, E-coder.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems.

• Experience of design or manufacture of sheet metal products.

• Knowledge of punching and folding processes.

Working Hours- 07:30 - 16:00 Monday to Thursday 7:30 to 14:00 Friday.

Rate of Pay- £30,000 PY