Design Engineer

Your new company
Hays Engineering are currently working with a client based in Antrim who are looking to add a Design Engineer to the growing team. As a design engineer, you'll develop ideas for new products and production systems. You'll also improve the performance and efficiency of existing products.
Candidates will ideally be educated to a degree standard and have a minimum of 2 years industrial experience. However, candidates with other qualifications and good experience in the field of engineering design will also be able to achieve design engineer status.

Your new role
Design - turning research ideas into detailed designs for production.
Re-engineering designs to make them more production friendly to gain valuable
manufacturing time.
Reporting - writing or presenting engineering reports on various areas of design.
Producing production specifications and engineering drawings
Gaining knowledge of all relevant trailer legislation and applying to designs
Gaining knowledge in all "good practice" standards with respect to trailer safety and design
Mentoring junior design engineers
Sharing your design experience in design review meetings to ensure the customer gets the
best solution
Applying Continuous Improvement methodology to your working practices and have an
appreciation of Lean Manufacturing principles.

What you'll need to succeed
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong team player, approachable and demonstrating a flexible style to achieving a project plan.
Practical "hand's on" approach
A sound knowledge of 2&3D CAD software, ideally the Autodesk products
A sound knowledge of MS office products
A sound knowledge of in-house computer systems required for your role
A good understanding of design stress/loading calculations and be familiar with FEA
A good understanding of fatigue stress and induced stress
Have a good grasp of engineering and design principles
An understanding of SDC's manufacturing processes and construction methods for trailers or similar heavy engineering applications.
A comprehensive awareness of the customers implied and stated needs
Willingness to work outside normal hours to complete jobs
An awareness of the cost impact of design ideas.
Excellent communication skills
Produce high quality designs - consistently
Be honest, punctual and dependable
Be aware of all company policies regarding Health and safety
Know your limits and seek advice/guidance from peers when necessary

What you'll get in return

• 28 Days Holiday
• Company Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working (2 Days Available after a qualifying period)
• Flexible Working Hours
• 42.5 Hours Per Week
• Early Friday Finish (12:30)
• Competitive Salary

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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