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  • Redditch, Birmingham
  • Salary negotiable
  • (Permanent)
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This company manufactures Europe’s largest range of Magnetic Separation and Metal Detection equipment. Due to recent growth and planned investment an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to join our Technical team in Redditch.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably within a manufacturing/engineering environment, solid 3D CAD knowledge, be confident managing multiple projects and to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Specific Duties:
- Producing Production and Customer Approval drawings
- Assist in the design and development of new products
- Raise BOM’s for products designed
- Communicate effectively with the clients, colleagues and contractors involved in a project
- Identify new systems and processes to drive quality, efficiency and save costs
- Use AutoCAD Inventor to design and model magnetic separation equipment and metal detectors
- Plan effectively to ensure projects are delivered on time, to standard and to budget
- Assist with Production Engineering Activities
- Research new materials and methods of development
- Organise and maintain existing engineering records on an ERP system
- Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards
- Consider cost, effectiveness and safety of new designs

They are offering a competitive salary, 22 days holiday plus fully paid Christmas shutdown, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, life assurance and a real opportunity to progress in a growing company.

Education/Qualification
Desirable
- Technical GSCE plus Physics, Maths and English
- HNC or Degree level in a technical or engineering discp
- Degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Required
- In-depth knowledge of 3D CAD
- Computer literate
- Strong Technical knowledge

Experience
- Manufacturing/Engineering environment experience
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods
- 3+ years’ experience in mechanical design

Skills
- Excellent mathematical, analytical and design skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and project management skills
- Effective communication to liaise with team members, clients, contractors and others involved in the design process
- Sound written communication and the ability to write reports
- Good time management, organisation, and the ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to establish good working relationships internally
- Prioritise work and manage competing demands
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work and the ability to adapt to change
- Driven, self-motivated attitude and the ability to use initiative