Description
An increasing demand for our ever expanding portfolio has created an exciting position for a
Design Engineer to join our current ABT Loadmac engineering team. The successful candidate
will have the opportunity to design and develop products from initial concept right through to the
prototype stage.
Job Specification
- Work individually, as part of a team, or the product champion to take a project from
concept through to production;
- Work closely with internal and external customers to establish the applications
requirements and produce a clearly defined specification;
- Produce and check schemes, layouts, calculations, assemblies and detail drawings using
CAD (Solidworks);
- Have an understanding of total product cost, whilst maintaining a focus on cost effective
solutions for new products;
- Introduce new designs into manufacture. This will include the organisation of BOM’s,
processes, tooling and manufacturing documentation;
- Work with shop floor personnel during the manufacture of prototypes, solving production
problems and analysis/improvement of processes and tooling;
- Value analyse designs and products to ensure the most cost effective use of materials
and processes;
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, purchasing and production personnel to maximise
quality and minimise both waste and cost;
- Organise and maintain the standards, documentation and literature necessary to
successfully introduce/maintain a product;
- Ensure that work/projects meet the agreed specification and are completed on time and
within the cost estimates;
- Supervise relevant personnel.
The successful candidate will have significant experience in fabrication and assembly environments, and be educated to HND/Degree level in a relevant design/engineering discipline. They will also have a good understanding of steel processing operations, welding and the assembly of
complex products, as well as knowledge of engine, hydraulic and wiring systems.