Senior Design Engineer
c. £40,000 - £50,000 (negotiable dependent on skillset and experience)
Margate 5 days on site
Mon-Fri 37.5hrs flexi-time
Rare opportunity to join a thriving global market leading Engineering company who are at the forefront of their field!
We are currently seeking an experienced, qualified and hands-on multi-skilled Engineer with a background in designing industrial products to join a small but established R&D team, developing a range of bespoke products for a variety of applications.
Please note this is a senior level Design Engineer role requiring a candidate who is educated to degree level (or equivalent) within a relevant Engineering field and can demonstrate a proven track record in managing the full NPD lifecycle from design through to testing.
Duties for the Product Design Engineer include:
Working collaboratively as part of a small R&D team, liaising with other stakeholders internally and externally
Carrying out research to support the NPD process, including evaluation of existing products and offering technical support for re-design and problem solving
Collating, analysing and presenting data
Innovatively and collaboratively designing and developing bespoke products to client specifications
Use of CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks)
Physically testing design within on-site testing and validation facilities
Working within critical and functional safety manufacturing environment with awareness of and adherence to relevant safety guidelines
Offering support and technical guidance to manufacturing shop floor
Troubleshooting, fault-finding and creatively solving design problems with a focus on continuous improvement
All associated administration, project management and documentation
Any other duties as required
To be considered for this exclusive career opportunity, you will be an experienced Development Engineer with:
A glowing academic record, educated to degree level or equivalent in a related Engineering field
Solid experience working within R&D in a relevant industrial field designing and testing products from start to finish
Mechanical, electrical and electronics experience and knowledge
A genuine passion for Engineering
Advanced CAD skills, Inventor or SolidWorks preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Practical as well as theoretical skills
The existing right to work in the UK with no sponsorship or restrictions on a permanent basis -
this is ESSENTIAL so please DO NOT APPLY if you are unable to meet these criteria
The ability to travel to site daily - this is a role based on site only
What can our client offer you?!
The opportunity to work in a small team of passionate and experienced Engineers
A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
A senior level role, with the opportunity to progress your career long term
The autonomy to be innovative!
Facilities to make any Engineer worth their salt envious you will get to test your ideas on site!
25 days annual leave & BH
Share scheme
Further generous benefits package
We are looking for a top-level candidate with significant experience please apply online with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration!
This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
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