Technical Design Engineer

Based in the East Midlands, our client is already developing the beauty environment for industry leading customers. They are looking for a Technical Design Engineer to develop retail fixing concepts into working solutions from briefing, through prototyping, testing, final design detailing and production set-up.

Essential Requirements:

· Engineering / product design degree or equivalent

· Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, specifically: sheet metal, plastic fabrication and injection moulding, plastic & aluminium extrusions, vacuum forming and joinery.

· Minimum 2 years relevant industry experience.

· Strong technical problem solving ability.

· Client facing communication and presentation skills

· Commercial awareness

· Organised, process driven individual who understands project management, critical paths, approval processes, ISO procedures

Essential job functions

· Competent use of Solidworks for 3D modelling, assemblies and drawings, adhering to design code of practice.

· Follow department processes and procedures.

· Carry out review, verification and validation of design throughout process, using FEA software, weight testing, completing risk assessments, fit/function reports.

· Ensure designs are fit for purpose, within budget and acceptable to the client

· Manage several projects simultaneously, using project management skills to carry out tasks in an organised and timely manner, escalating to the team leader or design manager if agreed time scales cannot be met.

· Communicate clearly with customers, colleagues and suppliers.

· Ensure project documentation completed is accurate and suitable for manufacture

· Understand existing customer equipment in order to reduce costs and standardise where possible on new projects.

· Travel to suppliers domestically, in Europe and in the far East as necessary

· Innovate, apply new technologies, investigate new materials & processes as and when required

· Awareness of competitor products on market