Design Engineer

Location: Solihull, gb

Job Description

Design Engineer

 The Design Engineer is appointed to work within R&D team and provide technical support to the R&D department. Day-to-day activities include:

·       Preparing technical drawings, creating BOMs, creating 3D models within SolidWorks and aiding in the completion of ongoing project work within

·       R&D department. This role requires a self-starter who is highly motivated, innovative, and able to create high quality work using SolidWorks. The

·       Design engineer will be key in supporting R&D team through providing in depth analysis of CAD models, requiring an eye for detail and solid understanding of engineering fundamentals.

Working Relationships

·       Head of Product Development

·       Design Engineers

·       Sub-Contractors

·       Test House Facilities

·       Manufacturing Team

·       Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities:

·       Creation of new products

·       Early-stage Ideation and concept development

·       Assist in developing product design plans.

·       Development and maintenance of Intellectual property

·       BOM preparation

·       Completion of project work within timely manner

·       Creation of 3D CAD models and supporting documents.

Key Skills

·       Excellent Communication skills.

·       Ability to create 3D CAD models/Assemblies in SolidWorks to Advanced level

·       Solid understanding of Engineering principles and FEA

·       Organised and driven.

·       Self-Motivated

·       Ability to provide technical support to colleagues in R&D department.

·       Development of innovative design concepts

·       Ability to understand and approve technical drawings.

·       The ability to work under pressure.

Experience (Essential/Desirable)

·       5 years minimum in Engineering discipline is advantageous

·       Experienced user of SolidWorks

·       Strong IT Knowledge, experienced with MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint Etc.

·       Ability to work as part of Engineering team.

·       Ability to contribute to problem solving activities and quality improvement.

Qualifications (Essential/Desirable)

·       HNC, Degree or Equivalent in Engineering

·       Knowledge of Opera preferred but not required.

·       Previous experience in medical industry also preferred but not required.

Salary is c£40,000 per annum