Amphenol Ltd - Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom Req #201
21 January 2025
The Company:
With innovation and engineering at the heart of our business, Amphenol Ltd (ALTD) has been at the forefront of using the latest technologies and practices for over 50 years to meet the needs of interconnection in a variety of applications. As part of the Amphenol Corporation - a leading global interconnect Fortune 500 specialist company, ALTD is continuing to grow and significantly investing in the future.
Based in Whitstable, Kent, ALTD has maintained its status as a market leader in the Aerospace and Military industries and growth targets remain on track as part of our strategic plan. With approximately 230 employees across a wide range of disciplines, our end-to-end manufacturing capabilities provide endless opportunities for our employees to grow their career and professional experiences.
More information on the job vacancy you have selected is available below. If you have any additional questions, please contact the HR Department on 01227 773200 or email HR@amphenol.co.uk:
The Vacancy: Purpose of the role The design support of existing/legacy product and future development of new products & concepts, in-line with the business requirements. Duties and responsibilities Designs, verifies, prepares and maintains detailed technical design drawings, schematics or specifications using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (currently Creo) and Microsoft software packages (Excel, Word etc) ready for manufacture. Utilise design methodologies and techniques including Tolerance Stack Analysis, DFMEA, DFM&A and other tools as required to ensure robust design solutions. Prepares Manufacturing & Process Instructions as required for new products. Resolves manufacturing issues in the early stages of product design and development. Works closely with design briefs to resolve design details or discrepancies, or to prepare drawings of unusual, complex, or original designs which require a high degree of precision using CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) equipment. Coordinates drawing and drawing control activities including supporting design reviews and design risk assessments. Introduces new products and facilitates business continuity, product specifications, design drawings and production notes/reports, along with any ongoing support requirements that are to be documented and maintained. Interfaces as necessary with both internal and external customers during the design process. Supports the design and development of fixtures and test rigs as required. Ensures products are developed to achieve compliance with design objectives. Provides a formal handover of designed product to the Process Engineering group, via pre-production process & design reviews. Adherence to current Amphenol policies typically including COSHH for the introduction of new materials/chemicals into test, development or Production. Carries out such other duties that may be reasonably requested. Familiarity of APQP process and aerospace standards including AS9100, AS13100 desirable. Person Specification Qualifications Minimum BEng level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Scientific subject Currently or working towards Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status and member of Professional Engineering Institution. Experience Minimum 3 years Design Engineering experience, preferably in Automotive or Aerospace manufacturing industry Experienced using CREO or similar 3D CAD and product lifecycle management software Experience of design for manufacture and design for assembly Technical Knowledge Mechanical bias knowledge with some electrical familiarity Good understanding of GD&T and creation of detail and manufacturing drawings to BS8888 or similar Understanding of following design development process including risk assessment and DFMEA, DFM/A (design for manufacture and assembly) Additional Experience Familiar with AS9100, AS13100, AS9145 (APQP) Previous experience of material selection, with understanding of plating finishes Previous experience of mechanical properties of materials, with experience of simulation and physical test to prove out design Experience of design reviews and ensuring production problems are robust and the product is produced to the desired quality Technical Knowledge Electrical knowledge with Mechanical skills A good understanding of the NPI process and getting products into manufacture Take reasonable care for health, safety and the environment and others who may be affected by work activities, as well as co-operate on health and safety issues with Amphenol. Ensure that all employees, contractors and visitors comply with Amphenol Ltd’s Health & Safety Policy and use Health and Safety equipment provided. The Benefits:
Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Company Sick Pay Cycle to Work Scheme Subsidised Restaurant facility Free onsite parking To be considered for this position, please click the 'Apply now' button. Thank you for your interest in Amphenol LTD.
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With innovation and engineering at the heart of our business, Amphenol Ltd (ALTD) has been at the forefront of using the latest technologies and practices for over 50 years to meet the needs of interconnection in a variety of applications. As part of the Amphenol Corporation - a leading global interconnect Fortune 500 specialist company, ALTD is continuing to grow and significantly investing in the future.
Based in Whitstable, Kent, ALTD has maintained its status as a market leader in the Aerospace and Military industries and growth targets remain on track as part of our strategic plan. With approximately 230 employees across a wide range of disciplines, our end-to-end manufacturing capabilities provide endless opportunities for our employees to grow their career and professional experiences.
More information on the job vacancy you have selected is available below. If you have any additional questions, please contact the HR Department on 01227 773200 or email HR@amphenol.co.uk:
The Vacancy: Purpose of the role The design support of existing/legacy product and future development of new products & concepts, in-line with the business requirements. Duties and responsibilities Designs, verifies, prepares and maintains detailed technical design drawings, schematics or specifications using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (currently Creo) and Microsoft software packages (Excel, Word etc) ready for manufacture. Utilise design methodologies and techniques including Tolerance Stack Analysis, DFMEA, DFM&A and other tools as required to ensure robust design solutions. Prepares Manufacturing & Process Instructions as required for new products. Resolves manufacturing issues in the early stages of product design and development. Works closely with design briefs to resolve design details or discrepancies, or to prepare drawings of unusual, complex, or original designs which require a high degree of precision using CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) equipment. Coordinates drawing and drawing control activities including supporting design reviews and design risk assessments. Introduces new products and facilitates business continuity, product specifications, design drawings and production notes/reports, along with any ongoing support requirements that are to be documented and maintained. Interfaces as necessary with both internal and external customers during the design process. Supports the design and development of fixtures and test rigs as required. Ensures products are developed to achieve compliance with design objectives. Provides a formal handover of designed product to the Process Engineering group, via pre-production process & design reviews. Adherence to current Amphenol policies typically including COSHH for the introduction of new materials/chemicals into test, development or Production. Carries out such other duties that may be reasonably requested. Familiarity of APQP process and aerospace standards including AS9100, AS13100 desirable. Person Specification Qualifications Minimum BEng level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Scientific subject Currently or working towards Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status and member of Professional Engineering Institution. Experience Minimum 3 years Design Engineering experience, preferably in Automotive or Aerospace manufacturing industry Experienced using CREO or similar 3D CAD and product lifecycle management software Experience of design for manufacture and design for assembly Technical Knowledge Mechanical bias knowledge with some electrical familiarity Good understanding of GD&T and creation of detail and manufacturing drawings to BS8888 or similar Understanding of following design development process including risk assessment and DFMEA, DFM/A (design for manufacture and assembly) Additional Experience Familiar with AS9100, AS13100, AS9145 (APQP) Previous experience of material selection, with understanding of plating finishes Previous experience of mechanical properties of materials, with experience of simulation and physical test to prove out design Experience of design reviews and ensuring production problems are robust and the product is produced to the desired quality Technical Knowledge Electrical knowledge with Mechanical skills A good understanding of the NPI process and getting products into manufacture Take reasonable care for health, safety and the environment and others who may be affected by work activities, as well as co-operate on health and safety issues with Amphenol. Ensure that all employees, contractors and visitors comply with Amphenol Ltd’s Health & Safety Policy and use Health and Safety equipment provided. The Benefits:
Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Company Sick Pay Cycle to Work Scheme Subsidised Restaurant facility Free onsite parking To be considered for this position, please click the 'Apply now' button. Thank you for your interest in Amphenol LTD.
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