Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Job Title: Design Engineer
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Company Overview
We are working with a creative and established manufacture of lighting products in their search for a new Design Engineer. The company have a large diverse product portfolio offering an exciting broad role.
Job Description
* Liaise with Product Designers to convert sketch work and concepts into 3D models ready for quotation, Design Reviews and prototyping requirements.
* Using CAD software for the development of ground up designs for Architectural and Commercial lighting including sheet metal, plastic injection mouldings, aluminium extrusions and die casting.
* Prepare information for quotation to be sent out to existing and new suppliers on new products or existing product re-designs.
* Store design evidence in the company ERP system.
* To produce 2D Assembly Drawings and Bill of Parts for Production to highlight how fittings are assembled.
* Ensure New Product Process is followed and relevant updates are added to the NPI tracking system.
* Be involved in Product Introductions with existing factory staff to ensure they are fully trained on all relevant new products.
Skills & Experience
* HNC or Degree in a Mechanical Engineering or Product Engineering discipline.
* 1-5 years CAD experience using Solidworks or Inventor.
* A knowledge of a broad range of engineering materials including sheet metal / extrusion / die casting / plastic injection moulding and CNC routed parts.
* Must have ‘hands on’ experience and a good understanding of general engineering practices