Design Engineer

We are currently recruiting a number of Design Engineers for one of our clients in Newcastle area , working with a leading engineering client with building services .

Purpose of the Role:

• To design and develop innovative cost effective solutions for varied and demanding market sectors and to identify cost saving opportunities within existing designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop innovative retail display solutions both in sheet metal work and timber using 3D CAD packages.
• Drive NPD projects through the business from conception through to engineering release and subsequent support for production delivery
• Responsible for implementation of all required design information including Bills of Materials / work instructions relating to new product introduction
• Participate in costing estimation activities and participate in tender cost analysis to ensure competitive bids are submitted and subsequent products are designed and implemented to submitted cost
• Lead and participate in design reviews to ensure current and future products are robust Design For Manufacturing and value engineering ideas are realized in a timely manner
• Project manage the sourcing of engineering prototypes / customer samples through the supply chain / development facility.
• Manage engineering change and non-conformance
• Check engineering release packs for drawing/model inconsistencies
• Identify existing designs where value engineering opportunities exist
• Chair/participate in new product development reviews
• Chair/participate in various meetings; internally, with suppliers and customers.

Salary:

Competitive salary offered plus company benefits.

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