Total 5 job vacancies by New Appointments Group Ltd

Product Design Engineer

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Product Design Engineer to join our team. This role involves designing and developing products, working with Marketing to ensure effective commercialisation, and collaborating with Manufacturing to ensure a smooth transition from prototype to production.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Create new product designs and re-design existing products, including detailed layouts, assemblies, and parts drawings. Ensure designs are cost-effective and meet commercial requirements.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Define and manage product testing procedures, work with Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure adherence to quality standards and ISO guidelines, and address any errors or issues.
• Production Coordination: Oversee the product from initial design through to production, coordinating activities and managing new product introductions to ensure a smooth transition.
• Research and Evaluation: Assess existing products for potential redesign based on feedback from customers, vendors, or internal teams. Explore new product opportunities and technologies through data analysis and benchmarking.
• Documentation and Communication: Prepare clear and detailed technical reports and documentation. Communicate effectively with various departments and stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve any issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or similar). A Master's degree is a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience in engineering industrial products.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with various departments and customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Autodesk, AutoCAD & Inventor.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks.

CVs in Word Format to s.visser@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
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Mechanical Design Engineer

We are seeking a talented and experienced Design Engineer, responsible for designing new products and concepts in line with business requirements and ensuring they are ready for manufacture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, verify, prepare, and maintain detailed technical design drawings, schematics, and specifications using CAD software (currently Creo) and Microsoft software packages.
• Manage multiple projects according to the NPI (New Product Introduction) plan and resolve early-stage manufacturing issues.
• Prepare Manufacturing & Process Instructions for new products and support the design and development of test rigs.
• Work closely with design briefs to resolve design details or discrepancies, and coordinate drawing activities.
• Ensure products meet design objectives and compliance standards, providing a formal handover to the Manufacturing Process Engineering group.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum BEng level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related scientific subject.
• Currently working towards Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status and membership of a Professional Engineering Institution.
• Minimum 3 years of design engineering experience, preferably in the automotive or aerospace manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in using CREO or similar 3D CAD and product lifecycle management software.
• Experience in design for manufacture and assembly, with familiarity in NPI Gate review process/production readiness.

Desirable Criteria:

• Familiarity with AS9100, AS13100, AS9145 (APQP) standards.
• Experience with material selection, plating finishes, and understanding mechanical properties of materials.
• Knowledge of the design development process, including risk assessment and DFMEA, DFM/A.
• Strong mechanical bias with some electrical familiarity.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical colleagues.

The Benefits:

• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Restaurant Facility
• Free Onsite Parking

CVs in Word Format to s.visser@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Mechanical Hardware Design Engineer

Working with a global manufacturing company within their technical operations based in Gillingham, as Mechanical Hardware Design Engineer, you will be based within the electronics engineering team to develop mechanical designs which fulfil customer and legislative requirements in a high-quality, high-volume manufacturing environment.

The role

• Develop new mechanical designs and evaluate customer and internal requirements and identify gaps to current products
• Prepare product designs to meet internal and customer requirements
• Create and maintain Mechanical DFMEA
• Apply BOD, BOP and defined engineering standards procedures and methodologies to execute project activities
• Release design documentation
• Support Validation teams during design validation and process validation phases

About you

You will ideally possess experience of automotive electronics hardware development, be Masters educated in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent and possess a keen eye for detail and analytical skills. Knowledge of MS Office, CAD programs (NX, SolidWorks) simulation tools (ANSYS Stress and Thermal analysis) is essential.

Benefits

Holidays - 27 days p.a. Plus bank Holidays

Subsidised staff restaurant

Dental Plan and Private Health Insurance

Pension

On Site Parking

Paid Monthly

On site gym

Local discounts at Gym and Car dealer

Relocation package available

Private Medical Insurance

CVs in Word Format to j.stevens@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

This role involves direct collaboration with clients from initial quotations through to the approval phase, culminating in the creation of detailed manufacturing drawings. The candidate will focus on developing designs featuring box section frames, incorporating stainless steel and shop fit components. Post-design, responsibilities extend to coordinating with clients for the installation of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed drawings from initial quotations to final client approval.
• Produce manufacturing drawings for production, focusing on box section frames and incorporating various materials.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure successful project installation.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for creating parts and manufacturing drawings.
• Experience with sheet metal and/or shop fitting parts production.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on project-based work.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with customers, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Project management capabilities.

Compensation: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

CVs in Word Format to g.rixon@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Design and Development Engineer

Our client in Whitstable has an exciting opportunity has arisen as a Design and Development Engineer. The role will include designing, verifying, preparing and maintaining detailed technical design drawings, schematics or specifications using CAD software and Microsoft software packages ready for manufacture.

Other duties will include:

• Preparing Manufacturing Instructions as required for new products.
• Resolving manufacturing issues within Production
• Readiness reviews at the early stages of product design and development
• Interfacing with both internal and external customers during the design process.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering with a good understanding of electrical principles
• Experience in Military industry; or Oil and Gas, Aerospace, Subsea or Medical industries
• Solid Design Engineering background
• Mechanical Engineer with a basic understanding of data rates and electronics
• Experience working within a team

Hours:

• Monday - Thursday: 08:00am - 16:30pm
• Friday: 08:00am - 13:00pm

Benefits include:

• 25 days + eight days for bank holidays.
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Restaurant facility
• Free on-site parking

CV's from experience Design and Development Engineers in Word format please.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs