Design Engineer

General Job Description / Key responsibilities

The role of a Design Engineer is to design and develop innovative cost-effective design solutions for varied and demanding market sectors and to identify cost saving opportunities where possible.

Key responsibilities include the creation of technical drawings using solidWorks for manufacture. Ensuring accurate bill of materials revision control robust testing risk assess all projectwork.

This is a supportive role in the design team where the Design Engineer will assist the Development manager or project owner to fulfill design requirement.

Objectives / Key deliverables / KPI

Time Management - Manage project timings and keeping line manager informed to manage client expectations and deliverables.

Drawing Output Creation of technical drawings using Solidworks or Solid Edge to company approved design standards and in line with CDM compliance and regulations.

CAD File Management Manage CAD files and design workflow within ITABs Vault environment/s. Ensuring revision process is adhered to.

Cost Effective Ensure Value engineering is considered in design process and Design solutions are realistic to the manufacture environment the product is intended to be made.

Collaboration - Teamwork orientated role where support to Development managers Sales team Manufacture team and procurement team is expected.

Quality Control - Ensure prototypes are checked tested (where required) and supporting documentation is created such as Risk Assessment Load test and O&M

Key Competences / Skills

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Excellent verbal written presentation and communication skills.

Good attention to detail.

Ability to discuss articulately all elements of the design process with colleagues from different parts of the business e.g. Factory Sales.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and achieve co-operation.

Ability to work within a small team and with staff at all levels and with partner organisations suppliers and clients.

Use initiative to develop new and beneficial working methods.

Be receptive to fast moving challenging and rapidly changing and expanding operations.

Able to work under pressure in a calm and mature manner.

Ability to multi-task and constantly reappraise timescales and priorities.

Self-motivated ability to show initiative and develop creative solutions.

Problem solver.

Professional image.

Full clean driving licence with some travel required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Chair/participate in various meetings; internally with suppliers and customers.

Liaise with various departments throughout the company and suppliers to highlight and take advantage of value engineering opportunities.

Support supplier/vendor assessments for purchased components.

Project & Change Management

Drive projects through the business from conception through to engineering release and subsequent support for production delivery.

Participate in costing estimation activities and participate in tender cost analysis to ensure competitive bids are submitted and subsequent products are designed and implemented to submitted cost.

Manage engineering change and non-conformance.

Project manage the sourcing of engineering prototypes / customer samples through the supply chain / development facility.

Manage own workload/reallocation of work as requested by the Technical Manager.

Site Work & Administration

Attend working sites and trading stores to assess ITAB equipment in the field.

Undertake site visits and surveys as and when required (both in the UK and abroad).

Fill in a monthly company timesheet to enable costs to be allocated accordingly.

Undertake additional duties as requested by the Technical Manager.

Key Competencies & Skills

Must be proficient in a 3D design software package appropriate to presenting your design solutions.

Must be able to create and lay out compelling proposal documents and presentations using PowerPoint.

Must be able to demonstrate experience of taking design projects from brief to delivery.

Must have experience of designing retail display equipment in metal wood glass and plastics.

Must be a practical person with experience in a manufacturing environment.

Must have a good understanding of MS Office.

Technical Competencies

Responsible for implementation of all required design information including Bills of Materials / work instructions relating to new product introduction.

Check engineering release packs for drawing/model inconsistencies.

Identify existing designs where value engineering opportunities exist.

Produce all technical drawings to company design standards.

Manage CAD files and design workflow within ITABs Vault environment.

Participation and leading in structural load testing.

Risk Assessments Support the creation of this document against the template seeking direction from the Development Manager as required

O&Ms Support the creation of this document against the template seeking direction from the Development Manager as required.

Assembly/Install guides Support the creation of this document against the template seeking direction from the Development Manager as required.

Actively participate in developing the use of 3D CAD system standardisation and capabilities.

Research new technologies that would benefit the business.

Behaviours

The postholder is expected to demonstrate the following behaviours in line with our Company values:

• Integrity & Professionalism acts with honesty confidentiality and fairness at all times.

• Accountability takes responsibility for decisions actions and outcomes.

• Collaboration works effectively with colleagues across functions building positive relationships.

• Communication communicates clearly respectfully and appropriately for the audience.

• Adaptability & Resilience responds positively to change remains calm under pressure and seeks solutions.

• Continuous Improvement looks for ways to improve processes performance and self-development.

• Respect & Inclusion values diversity treats others with dignity and fosters an inclusive workplace.

• Customer Focus demonstrates commitment to delivering high-quality service to both internal and external customers.

Qualifications & Experience

Work experience:

Minimum 1 years experience in technical design post-graduation in industry essential

Solidworks essential

PDM Vault experience preferred

Industry experience:

Experience at working at an equipment manufacturer with an on-site factory - preferred

Shopfitting design experience - preferred

Cost awareness and control experience in a production environment

Formal education:

A degree in product design or engineering with a course emphasis on the technical rather than the creative elements of technical design

Language:

English / Other languages an advantage.

Business travels: