Senior Design Engineer
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Up to £50,000 per year + bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Butler Rose is excited to be working on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer in the Plymouth area, in their search for an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Design Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an expanding team, contributing to the design and development of high-quality products. If you're passionate about engineering, design, and innovation, this role offers a rewarding career path.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Design Engineer, your role will involve:
- Customer Collaboration: Work directly with clients to understand their requirements and manage individual projects on a day-to-day basis.
- Design Leadership: Oversee all mechanical aspects of design, including static load, dynamic load, and vibration considerations.
- Custom Design Creation: Confidently work from customer specifications or create designs from scratch, ensuring the highest standards of quality and functionality.
- Product Design: Focus on the design and development of new products, with an emphasis on mechanical and sheet metal components.
- Design Software Expertise: Use design software such as Creo & Windchill, or Autodesk Inventor & Vault, to develop and refine designs.
- Quality and Efficiency Tools: Apply design methodologies such as DFMEA and Six Sigma tolerance analysis to ensure optimal performance.
- Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with customers to clarify needs, update on progress, and lead design reviews.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- A BEng in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in designing products, ideally within the mechanical and sheet metal industries.
- Proficiency in using design software such as Creo & Windchill, or Autodesk Inventor & Vault.
- Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and manage project requirements effectively.
- A solid understanding of design tools and processes, including DFMEA and Six Sigma tolerance analysis.
What's on Offer?
Our client is committed to providing an excellent working environment and rewards for hard work, including:
- Bonus Scheme: Company bonus based on attendance, productivity, and quality.
- Life Insurance: Coverage at three times your salary.
- Enanced Pension Contributions
- Working Hours: Full-time position, Monday to Friday
This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career with a global organisation committed to staff development. The company holds the prestigious Investors in People Gold award and offers extensive training opportunities.
For more information or to apply, please contact Butler Rose.
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.