Design Engineer

We are seeking a Design Engineer to work for a successful manufacturing company based in Kent. Job Summary: The purpose of this role is to drive forward the design of both existing and new product development, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within specification and to budget. In addition, ensuring the department provides an effective engineering support function to Operations and Sales and Marketing departments. The mechanical design engineer will be responsible for the design and detail of engineering components and complete systems, using the company’s 3D CAD system, to defined standards and to undertake specific engineering tasks as determined by the functional area. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • To undertake CAD modelling and drafting on Inventor 3D CAD to Company standards and procedures • To ensure validation & verification is undertaken, documented and recorded • To create Engineering Drawings and issue to the required standard • Establish, maintain and manage a strong working relationship with new and existing stakeholders, at all levels • Work as part of the core team - utilising the skills and experiences of the group including product management, engineering, technology, production engineering and key shop floor personnel, to develop best in class products • To liaise with and provide guidance to, the commercial function, manufacturing and project management • Maintain suitable issue control and Bill of Materials for the parts and projects and in a timely fashion • To advise corrective action to shop floor queries and non-conformance • Development and building of Proof of Principle models • Design and development of test rigs Essential Experience: • At least 2-years experience within a multi disciplined environment, ideally around a design function but could encompass production and design disciplines. • Proven success in developing new product on time, to cost and to specification. • Familiarity with DFM/DFA plus lean manufacturing methodologies • Good communication skills key words: R&D Engineer research engineer development engineer product design engineer product designer mechanical design engineer mechanical engineer imeche electrical design engineer manufacturing engineer ceng mechanical engineer chartered mechanical engineer physics electrical design engineer automotive engineer automotive design engineer aerospace engineer aerospace design engineer