Design Engineer

Our automotive lighting client based in Redditch is searching for 2 x Design Engineers on a permanent basis, 39 hours a week.

Main Purpose:

To assist Design Team Leaders in day-to-day design activities.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain part, assembly and general arrangement drawings using Catia V5 CAD.
• Create and justify design proposals and specify manufacturing methods that take into account customer requirements, resources and cost awareness for manufacture.
• Ability to present designs to customer and communicate progress which meet customer requirements.
• Responsible to carry out feasibility studies, package checks and reviews for each design.
• Select, evaluate and apply proprietary components for assemblies and systems to meet customer quality, rationalisation and cost requirements.
• Maintain concise records and documentation in the form of a project folder to allow complete traceability of the projects development.
• Define part numbers and assembly structures to develop into Bills of Materials.
• Create and complete Engineering Change Notes (ECNs).
• Efficiently and effectively liaise with internal team members and external customers
• Assist in initiating and maintaining relationships with external suppliers.
• Specify and develop prototypes and functional models to meet project and customer requirements.

Generic Tasks:

• To promote and support the client’s processes and procedures.
• Support Directors and HR to maintain existing and develop new company policies and procedures.
• To work closely with other team members to ensure that projects are delivered on time and budget.
• At all times work within the organisation’s Health and Safety policy and to ensure as far is reasonable that safe working practices are established, maintained and followed.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Any other duties as directed by a director.

Personal Specification Requested:

• Have an interest in Design Engineering.
• Strong communication skills.
• Be able to work both independently and within a Team.
• Ideally have experience in 3D CAD systems including Catia V5
• IT Literate.
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible working approach.
• Ability to manage own time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Methodical and analytical.
• Professional attitude.
• Good time keeping.