Design Engineer

Nottingham

Salary dependant on experience and industry experience

My client designs & manufactures Large Industrial Machinery and Recycling Solutions for both the UK and International Markets. They are a lead player in their field, with innovative and award-winning designs. They are looking for an enthusiastic Design Engineer to join the engineering team and take the design function forward. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive company and will offer individual growth for the right character.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following:

• Design new product lines from initial concept through to manufacture, assembly and commissioning.

• Continual development of existing product lines, including updating technical drawings, incorporation of customer feedback, safety reviews and implementing improvements.

• Project management of prototype or non-standard machines, including liaising with supplies and manufacturers to ensure the product meets the customer's requirements.

• Design of bespoke machines and adaptation of existing products to meet varying customer requirements.

• Compiling technical information for sales literature and writing/updating the technical documentation.

• Answering queries and providing technical advice about the products to customers and sales staff.

• Working with Electrical Engineers to develop the electrical control systems of the machine, including some PLC programming.

Applicants should have a sound background in ‘machinery’ design and be conversant in the use of 3D CAD, preferably ‘Solid Edge’ or ‘Solidworks’. Experience in the field of hydraulic equipment, systems and transmissions is also highly desirable. New designs, development and a drive for continual improvement are important aspects of this new role so an innovative and enthusiastic approach is essential.