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Design & Development Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)

Full time permanent position

The role requires a mechanical engineer with the motivation, drive and enthusiasm to aid our technical team in the design, development and ongoing support of our production equipment.
It is expected that the Design & Development Engineer will encourage and lead engineering innovation in the company as a product of their development work. They will be expected to approach and creatively solve problems as a member of the production support team.

Reporting to the Technical & Projects Engineer, the Design & Development Engineer is responsible for project management of machine build and development projects in a timely and cost-effective manner, and for liaison with personnel in production department, purchasing department, and other supply-chain contacts.

The successful candidate will have design experience relating to manufacturing machinery and a knowledge of relevant materials and manufacturing techniques. They will be familiar with 3D CAD systems, preferably AutoDesk Inventor, and have a knowledge of safe machine design principles in accordance with the Machinery Directive (CE marking/UKCA/PUWER).

The remuneration and employment terms will acknowledge the expertise and experience of the successful applicant.

Key Relationships within the Organisation

  1. Technical & Projects Engineer
  2. Technical Director
  3. Unit Manager
  4. Production Manager

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB

  1. Design, development and production support of new and existing manufacturing processes and equipment within agreed timescales.
  2. Project management of machine build and development to achieve on time and on budget.
  3. Technical Liaison with manufacturing and supply facilities.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Design & Development

  • Conceptual design of manufacturing processes, special purpose machines and tooling.
  • Continuous development of tooling and techniques used for production processes.
  • Generation of detailed manufacturing drawings for in-house and sub-contract suppliers.
  • Commissioning of new and developed tooling into the production environment.
  • Ensure that production equipment complies with H & S requirements eg. CE, UKCA, PUWER.
  • Source technical data and identify potential suppliers for materials, parts and components.
  • Review Modification Request Forms and action requests ensuring compliance with company procedures.

Project Management of Machine Development

  • Call and chair project progress meetings as required.
  • Monitor job progress in co-ordination with the Production and Unit Managers.
  • Liaise with and support the Production department as required.
  • Liaise with and support the Purchasing department as required.

Production support

  • Provide technical support to both in-house and sub-contract suppliers.
  • Assist production personnel with the continuous improvement of processes.
  • Issue drawings to production on request.
  • Provide drawing and technical support for Conveyors when required.

Production of drawings for Production Machines

  • Maintain drawing records and technical detail for all production machines
  • Modify or change drawings in compliance with the WBCL quality procedures.
  • Ensure that the CAD drawing filing and backup facility is correctly operated and maintained.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure that records and technical data is available to satisfy CE requirements (technical file).
  • Investigate and oversee the implementation of potential new products into production as required.
  • Ensure that procedures in all relevant areas comply with the company quality manual/ISO9001 requirements.  Where it is necessary to revise a procedure, take appropriate action to have the quality/ISO manual officially updated.
  • Maintain a safe & tidy work area and ensure that safe working procedures are adhered to.
  • Comply with health & safety legislation and company procedures.
  • Carry out other reasonable tasks required by the Technical & Projects Engineer.
  • Assist when requested with other work allocated by other departments which has been approved by the Technical & Projects Engineer.

Ensure that procedures in all relevant areas comply with the company environmental requirements.

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