JOB TITLE:
Senior R&D Engineer REPORTING TO:
Design Manager SALARY:
Based on Experience Purpose:
To develop and design new products that will assist the company to grow in a profitable manner. Key Responsibilities: Service Delivery Manage design projects and develop new products for the company and recommend appropriate timing for introduction to the market. Manage projects through from concept, design, support build and to installation. Co-ordinate with colleagues to support the sales team with technical specifications, site visits and technical advice throughout the process. Meet regularly with the Engineering Manager and Design Team to ensure effective communication of information relative to potential business improvement initiatives. Produce project status reports and other information as required by the Management Team to inform financial, sales and operational planning. Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve product quality and customer satisfaction. Co-ordinate with other departments relative to Engineering Design. Follow all Company processes relating to equipment design. Contribute in the company’s continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to work on and oversee multiple projects at any one time. Check and approve drawings using design processes, procedures and checklists. Resolve design quality issues as they arise, managing the design and provide detailed solutions. Develop and train Design Engineers in design office processes and procedures. General Uphold the Core Values of the company and work to achieve the wider organisational objectives as detailed in the Corporate Plan. Achieve high standards of personal performance, through meeting agreed personal targets and undertaking training as required. Fulfil the legal Health and Safety duties placed on employees by: - Taking reasonable care of your own health & safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do; - Co-operating with the company on Health & Safety matters; - Ensuring that you use work items provided by the company correctly and in accordance with the training and instruction received, including personal protective equipment (PPE); - Ensuring that you do not interfere with or misuse anything provided for health, safety, or welfare purposes. Comply with all the company’s policies and procedures. Maintain high standards of personal accountability. Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training. This is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change depending on the needs of the company. The post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager. PERSON SPECIFICATION – SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER Qualifications/Experience Essential: Good standard of education (to include English and Maths) with 5 years Design experience gained in a manufacturing environment/quarry and recycling equipment OR Educated to degree in an Engineering discipline with 4 years Design experience gained in a manufacturing environment/quarry and recycling equipment Experience with CAD design Product Development experience Desirable: Project Management experience Solid Works or Pro/Engineer experience Knowledge Essential: Awareness of relevant safety standards Manufacturing process awareness Skills and Competencies Essential: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including effective presentation and influencing skills Excellent analytical, innovative and problem-solving abilities Solution focused, with ability to work on own initiative Ability to be creative and innovative Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure Ability to work un-supervised and as part of a team Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy IT literate and competent in the use of Microsoft Office ie Outlook, Excel and Word Circumstances Essential: Ability to work flexible hours and to travel as required to ensure business needs are met Current driving licence and vehicle available for business use Desirable criteria may be used for shortlisting. The Company reserves the right to enhance criteria at the shortlisting stage.
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Senior R&D Engineer REPORTING TO:
Design Manager SALARY:
Based on Experience Purpose:
To develop and design new products that will assist the company to grow in a profitable manner. Key Responsibilities: Service Delivery Manage design projects and develop new products for the company and recommend appropriate timing for introduction to the market. Manage projects through from concept, design, support build and to installation. Co-ordinate with colleagues to support the sales team with technical specifications, site visits and technical advice throughout the process. Meet regularly with the Engineering Manager and Design Team to ensure effective communication of information relative to potential business improvement initiatives. Produce project status reports and other information as required by the Management Team to inform financial, sales and operational planning. Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve product quality and customer satisfaction. Co-ordinate with other departments relative to Engineering Design. Follow all Company processes relating to equipment design. Contribute in the company’s continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to work on and oversee multiple projects at any one time. Check and approve drawings using design processes, procedures and checklists. Resolve design quality issues as they arise, managing the design and provide detailed solutions. Develop and train Design Engineers in design office processes and procedures. General Uphold the Core Values of the company and work to achieve the wider organisational objectives as detailed in the Corporate Plan. Achieve high standards of personal performance, through meeting agreed personal targets and undertaking training as required. Fulfil the legal Health and Safety duties placed on employees by: - Taking reasonable care of your own health & safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do; - Co-operating with the company on Health & Safety matters; - Ensuring that you use work items provided by the company correctly and in accordance with the training and instruction received, including personal protective equipment (PPE); - Ensuring that you do not interfere with or misuse anything provided for health, safety, or welfare purposes. Comply with all the company’s policies and procedures. Maintain high standards of personal accountability. Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training. This is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change depending on the needs of the company. The post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager. PERSON SPECIFICATION – SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER Qualifications/Experience Essential: Good standard of education (to include English and Maths) with 5 years Design experience gained in a manufacturing environment/quarry and recycling equipment OR Educated to degree in an Engineering discipline with 4 years Design experience gained in a manufacturing environment/quarry and recycling equipment Experience with CAD design Product Development experience Desirable: Project Management experience Solid Works or Pro/Engineer experience Knowledge Essential: Awareness of relevant safety standards Manufacturing process awareness Skills and Competencies Essential: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including effective presentation and influencing skills Excellent analytical, innovative and problem-solving abilities Solution focused, with ability to work on own initiative Ability to be creative and innovative Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure Ability to work un-supervised and as part of a team Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy IT literate and competent in the use of Microsoft Office ie Outlook, Excel and Word Circumstances Essential: Ability to work flexible hours and to travel as required to ensure business needs are met Current driving licence and vehicle available for business use Desirable criteria may be used for shortlisting. The Company reserves the right to enhance criteria at the shortlisting stage.
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