Design Engineer

Our client, a specialist in the design and manufacture of advanced composite structures, based in Chippenham, are currently looking for a Design Engineer Engineer to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a young, dynamic, and forward-thinking company where

you will be more than just an employee, but an integral part of an ambitious future. The company also runs a 9-day working fortnight offering a 3 day weekend every other week!

Our client is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of

advanced composite structures and components. They specialise in lightweighting and efficiency solutions for high-performance industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy and industrial. They are passionate about pushing the boundaries of composites technology and delivering cutting-edge solutions to their clients.

Job Summary:

Conceptualise, innovate, design and develop components, products, technologies,

processes and the systems used to manufacture them, playing a key role in the

development and on-going of products and technology roadmap.

Whether internally or customer lead, this role has responsibility for ensuring project

success with regard to designed artefacts from inception, through concept design, detailed design, tooling design and into first article manufacture, using innovative engineering skills to ensure seamless integration. Both a desk based and hands on position, demanding high levels of creativity and flexibility.

Reporting to the Managing Director, [and when in-position, Project / Program Manager],

the role will be accountable for the delivery of CAE activities (CAD, Simulation, Drafting,

CAM) and for the formal and informal delivery of relevant information back to stakeholders in a comprehensive and timely manner.

Provide support for New Product Introduction and work to ensure that all aspects of CAEde sign are created to support production development and mechanisation of

manufacturing process, leading to automation.

Where delegated and agreed, Role will be the primary point of contact and accountable for the successful OTIF and On-Budget delivery of grant-funded R&D programmes, managing suppliers (soliciting updates, obtaining pricing for bought in components, developing BOMs and similar).

● Min 2:1 Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent.

● Ideally 2+ years experience working in an Engineering design environment.

● Proficient in Solidworks CAD Software or equivalent (Solidworks preferred).

● Able to set-up, mesh, run and analyse FE Simulations to model intelligible load

cases with realistic outcomes.

● Experienced in conveying engineering data via engineering drawings (GD&T).

● Capable of presenting ideas and information to stakeholders.

● Extensive knowledge of production methods and processes.

● Experience in project management and managing suppliers

● Capable of communicating ideas and conveying information in a team based

environment.

● Basic knowledge and understanding of LEAN methodology and associated tools

and techniques.

Certification required:

● Membership to an Engineering Institution (IMechE, IET). Encouraged but not a

necessity