Design Engineer
The Opportunity:
A superb opportunity for an experienced
Design Engineer
or
Development Engineer
to join a growing Somerset business who produce beautiful products related to the Interiors sector. As
Development Engineer
, you will fully utilise your
Design Engineer
skills to
design and develop
products you will enable the designs of specialist furniture which are provided by clients nationally. You'll use your
Inventor
and/or
Solidworks
skills to
develop aesthetic products
within a fun team environment in beautiful offices in the heart of Somerset.
Job Responsibilities:
- You will work on new ideas and concepts to produce a practical, e product whilst using your CAD design skills on a daily basis.
- Developing product solutions alongside our design partners and operational team that are innovative yet appropriate to each project's objectives.
- Develop working prototypes for design dept, clients, sales and operations
- Produce 3 and 5 axis CNC drawings/programmes for manufacture.
- Maintain high standards of engineering drawings covering all required processes from component to product assemblies.
- Develop required database content from single product structures to ‘configurator' based information.
- Continuous review of products for lean production, quality standards and engineering improvements to drive profitability.
Preferred Skills:
- A working knowledge of Inventor or Solid Works modelling software would be an advantage.
- 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing business working in product development, product engineering or similar
- Degree in Mechanical engineering, Product engineering or similar
- Experience in CNC 3 and 5 axis programming preferable
- Knowledge of upholstery production and/or joinery preferable but not essential
- Knowledge of Winman manufacturing or a similar MRP/ERP system would be beneficial
- An understanding of modern manufacturing methods and Lean understanding
Associated Benefits:
Contributory Pension
25 days holiday, plus your birthday off as a day to enjoy yourself, superb modern offices with a lovely atmosphere.
Working Hours: 8-5.30 Monday to Friday