Job Title: Project Design Engineer
Location: Plymouth
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; 8.00am – 4.45pm Monday-Thursday and 8.00am – 12.30pm on Fridays.
Salary: Up to £27,000 depending on level of experience
We are a leading manufacturing company looking to expand our well-established workforce! We have an exciting position for a Project Design Engineer to join our team in Plymouth. The purpose of this role is to ensure on-time delivery and cost targets are met by the generation of accurate job cards, technical instructions, and communication with the factory and customers as required. This role would ideally suit a graduate looking to progress within a fast-paced and growing company.
Key Responsibilities of a Project Design Engineer:
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Producing detailed written work instructions for the manufacture and installation of products.
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Producing technical drawings using 2D and 3D CAD software packages to accompany work instructions and quotations.
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Engaging in product design and development, including data analysis and engineering research.
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Completing structural and mechanical calculations.
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Creating new parts and bills of materials.
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Performing CNC tool pathing.
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Conducting finite element analysis – linear and non-linear.
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Providing technical guidance and support to the factory.
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Processing project documentation in accordance with project requirements with accurate and concise reporting.
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Assisting the operation and manufacturing departments as required.
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Helping the company to reduce CO2 emissions where possible in line with company objectives.
Key Skills of a Project Design Engineer:
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Reliable and able to work independently.
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Able to produce accurate and concise work to a high standard.
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Experienced in CAD software packages.
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Experience in manufacturing processes would be advantageous.
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Practical and demonstrate a logical approach to problem-solving.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
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Able to demonstrate strong organization and time management skills