Main Purpose of Role:
The role is part of the R&D team responsible for delivering all new products to the business and for the continuous improvement of products, processes, and people.
Activities are against the requirements of the New Product Introduction (NPI) and the Value Improvement (VI) processes, company operating procedures, and European and UK regulatory standards.
The Design Engineer is required to participate in all design-related engineering/technical activity in the team in the delivery of the NPI project programme and the development of the competence centre within R&D.
Key Accountabilities:
* Undertake mechanical design activities related to the product lifecycle management of all products and solutions in the portfolio.
* Maintain a sound theoretical approach to design technology and demonstrate practical application of engineering knowledge in planning and specifying activities and problem-solving/solution evaluation.
* Promote innovation and advancement in technology and participate in or specify research in design.
* Complete activities in full to time and cost to meet the requirements of the programme.
Knowledge and Understanding:
Design principles
Materials selection and optimisation
Supplier design capability assessment
3D modelling and material master design BOM product lifecycle management
Contribution to continuous improvement ensuring ongoing review of technology, processes, and outcomes and implementation of new initiatives.
Requirements:
* Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles in relevant technology and competence centre fields to fulfil the requirement of the role.
* Strong background in product design and development and/or continuous improvement in a technical/engineering/manufacturing discipline.
* Awareness of effective planning and implementation of design activity.
* Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills and implementation of solutions.
Desirable Criteria:
* Ideal experience in some of the following areas is sought: materials selection, sheet metal design, complex plastic and composite moulding part and tool design, design for manufacture and assembly, smart controls, thermodynamic and hydronic circuit design and control, quality management systems and processes.
* Excellent technical experience and advanced knowledge of own or professional discipline and a working knowledge of other disciplines.