Job purpose

Design, develop and implement new products (NPI/NPD). Support existing product improvements and cost down (VA/VE) initiatives.

Hours and Salary

Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5pm, Friday 8:30am - 3pm

£45,000 per annum

Main responsibilities/job accountabilities

Establish detailed Product Specifications, including critical Fit & Functional performance, customer, industry and legal requirements.

Provide reliable, cost effective designs that maintain compliance to Product Specification.

Coordinate prototype procurement / manufacture for concept design validation.

Ensure design validation (inc. tolerance analysis, calculation, FEA as required) is achieved and documented.

Develop and maintain Design FMEA reports from concept to launch.

Produce 3D models and 2D drawings and other technical documentation.

Coordinate regular cross-functional design and DFM reviews, documenting actions / minutes.

Check and approve designs (3D and 2D), calculations and reports.

Prepare and amend costed BOMs through all project phases.

Provide technical support for suppliers, toolmakers, product certification and approval.

Ensure product verification testing and fit & functional performance is maintained and documented.

Ensure all design actions / targets are met or recovery plans achieved.

Ensure accuracy of product data with MRP business system (BOMs, routings, weights etc).

Provide technical expertise for Design Support, new business enquiries and Engineering Change process.

Key Performance Indicators

Deliver robust products to agreed timescale, quality and budget.

Maintain compliance to Product Specifications throughout product life.

Right first-time product design, data input and system accuracy.

Essential Criteria

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

Design engineering role within dynamic manufacturing organisation.

Track record of successful new product development and introduction.

Hands-on, practical engineering skill (i.e. prototype building, testing).

Proven 3D and 2D capability (AutoCad inventor or equivalent).

System knowledge of NPI Gateway process, Design FMEA and Design for Manufacture/Assembly