Design Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer for a small design team to develop new products to market, product development form concept to prototype and into manufacture.
Responsibilities will include:

• Design and engineering responsibility for new products from concept to manufacture including the support of product testing.
• Development of Bills of materials and component costing information throughout the process.
• Involvement in product approvals (CE marking, PED, CRN & UL)
• Improvements and cost down programs on existing product to ensure continued market presence and profitability.
• Technical support for customers, suppliers and development partners as required.
• Involvement in both standard product development and joint development projects for gas purification applications within the military, Transport, medical and laboratory industries.
• Occasional travel to customers and development partners in the UK and overseas.
Package Details:

Salary up to £42,000pa
Days (39 hours)
Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) required.
Some electrical experience would also be an advantage.

A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience working within a design/manufacturing environment,

Self motivated with the ability to work on multiple projects, under pressure and with limited supervision.
Attention to detail and a desire to get things right first time.

A working knowledge of 3D CAD systems (ideally AutoDesk Inventor and/or Solidworks) and an in-depth knowledge of good engineering practice and engineering drawing creation is a must.

An understanding of compressed air systems and ASME 8 (pressure vessel code) would be advantageous.

We are only considering applicants who have similar experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Access to own transport an advantage due to the location.