Career Opportunity

Design Project Engineer

Posted: Wed 27 March 19

Overview

Design engineering working within a team of highly skilled CAD and Design personnel within the Engineering Department. The holder will be responsible for providing full technical assistance in the processing of sales orders / sales projects and the design and application of new or customised products. This role includes the following activities and responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Design new and /or customised products for special screw jack applications from customer specifications / requests.
• Provide assistance to the Sales Team with the selection of the correct, commercially viable product for a given application/customer specification
• Prepare or assist in the creation of design documentation including 3D CAD models, 2D Drawings, Layout Drawings, BOM’s, Manuals, Project Technical Files, etc.
• Advise/assist with testing and evaluation of new/customised products and component parts, ensuring these are commercially viable.
• Liaise with suppliers, Sales Team, Customers as required to facilitate the design and development of new technologies, ideas and commercially viable products.
• Provide a troubleshooting/problem solving and technical assistance to customers and internal company departments as and when required.
• Assist in the maintenance of Drawing Office procedures.
• Carry out all work instructions accurately and effectively meeting tight deadlines.
• Be conversant with current good engineering practice for component manufacture and be able to accurately and effectively incorporate these into all day to day tasks.
• Provide flexibility and ability to work as part of a specialised team adhering to tight deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree / HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar as a minimum.
• Relevant post qualification experience working within a design environment, with specific experience in designing mechanical components.
• Ability to work accurately and within designated timescales
• Work effectively as part of a small, specialised team, displaying a flexible approach to work.
• Experienced in the use of SolidWorks 3D CAD within a mechanical design environment.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MathCAD software packages advantageous.
• Some knowledge of Jacking systems and Power Transmission components would also be an advantage, however training will be provided.

Further Details:

To apply, please forward your CV to recruitment@powerjacks.com
(All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK)

Closing date: 30th April 2019