Job description

Design Engineer

Belfast

£25,000 to £35,000

As a member of the Operations Team, the Design Engineer will be responsible for product design, research, prototyping, engineering documentation, CNC programming, estimating and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Use applicable/available software to create models and drawings of products
• Research new materials and methods of development
• Organise and maintain existing engineering records
• Construct prototypes and confirm designs with design/purchasing team
• Perform physical testing on engineering prototypes including Sample First Article Inspections prior to dispatch to customer.
• Ensure components and assemblies follow applicable industry and business standards
• Customer satisfaction: Ensuring customer requirements are met and communicated effectively - both internal and external customers
• Change management: To actively generate new and improved methods of working and production processes.

• Researching whether the design will work and be cost-effective
• Assessing the usability, environmental impact, and safety of a design
• Using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-assisted engineering (CAE) software to create prototypes
• Collecting and analysing data from tests on prototypes
• Modifying designs and retesting them
• Writing regular progress reports and presenting them to project managers and clients
• Produce designs to achieve best yield and agree MOQ for sales to communicate to customers.

Criteria

• 5 years minimum relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of AutoCAD & SolidWorks 3D CAD software
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Understanding of current CNC technology
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectively
• A creative flair and design ability
• Excellent project management skills
• Time management and organisational skills
• A creative flair and design ability

To Apply

Interested Design Engineer can apply by submitting a completed CV via the link on the job board.

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