Design Engineer – Injection Moulding

Product Design Engineer – Injection Moulding
Sutton Coldfield
£24-32K Depending on experience

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a proven track record of successful product design in consumer durables, ideally with a working knowledge of plastic injection moulding.
 Respond to commercial briefs for product specifications
 Developing innovative ideas for new products
 Developing drawings to obtain design approval
 Designing new products on 3D CAD
 Prototyping new products as required
 Testing new products and using analysis to review / improve product design
 Testing and evaluating competitors’ products
 Ensure all processes are adhered to and documentation completed
 Comply with the Health and Safety responsibilities as defined in the company health and safety policy, and ensure that any specific responsibilities are adequately delegated in their absence.

Education / Qualifications:
Degree or HND in Product / Industrial Design or Engineering

Experience:
Good product design experience
of 3D CAD is essential
Experience of designing components for plastic injection moulding domestic components and materials is essential
Experience of commissioning injection mould tools is preferred but not essential
Experience of Siemens NX5 or higher is preferred but not essential
Experience of liaising with tooling and manufacturing engineers is preferred but not essential

Knowledge & Skills:
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent drawing/rendering skills
Good communication skills
Excellent planning & organisation skills
Ability to work alone, sometimes under pressure and to tight deadlines
Self-motivated and results driven
Tenacity to coordinate a project from conception to completion
Excellent analytical skills
Team player
Not afraid to challenge the status quo

Hours: 0830 – 1645 Monday to Thursday, 0830 – 1545 Friday, 45 minutes lunch break
Environment:
Modern offices with access to manufacturing, quality and test facilities on site.
Clear communication chain with manufacturing and assembly.
The culture within the business is very much hands on.