Project Design Engineer
Working within the Design Department, providing engineering support and project control on a range of products including specialist equipment for cleanrooms, laboratories, and hospitals.
Qualifications
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Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent
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5+ years industry experience in product design and development
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Familiar with 2D and 3D CAD software
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Ability to create designs from concept through to final manufactured products
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Knowledge and experience of product design and manufacturing
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Ability to interpret customer specifications and evaluate customer products and designs
Engineering Experience
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Project engineering including management, progressing, and follow-up
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Sheet thermoplastics structure design (e.g. polypropylene, PVC)
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Sheet metal design
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Welded metal (box section) structure design, mainly in stainless steel
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Basic pneumatic design experience
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Component design (metals and thermoplastics) for lathe and milling machine production
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Exposure to electrical elements such as fans, solenoid valves, and PLCs
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Experience with cleanroom-related equipment including wet processing, clean air, sterile services, and endoscopy departments
Main Duties
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Supporting the Design Team
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Producing working designs, drawings, and parts lists for production
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Creating purchase item parts lists for procurement
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Liaising with customers, issuing drawings for approval, and maintaining communication via email and phone
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Producing O&M manuals for customers
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Preparing RAMS for installation teams
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Producing design P&IDs for production
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Managing multiple projects simultaneously
General Requirements
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Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD
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Willing to attend customer sites for surveys, installation support, commissioning, and sales assistance
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Computer literate and familiar with standard office software (Word, Excel, PDF)
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Full UK driving licence required
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Must be legally permitted to work in the UK (any travel restrictions to be disclosed upon application)
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Chief Engineer (Technical) and Production Director
Liaises with: Engineering colleagues, Production Supervisors, Finance & Accounts, Sales, and Customers
Remuneration
Salary: To be confirmed
The role includes occasional overnight travel with legitimate expenses covered. A workplace pension scheme is in place.
Role Type
Permanent
Probation Period
Six months
Hours of Work
39 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch: 30 minutes (Monday to Thursday)
Holidays
20 working days per year, plus bank and public holidays
