Type: Permanent
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Hours: 8.00 am – 16.30 pm Monday to Friday - 40 hours
Location: Gloucester
Are you a Design Engineer (Mechanical biased) looking for your next opportunity? Then this opportunity cannot be missed! Our client specialises in fluid technology solutions, providing pumps and systems to M&E contractors and civil engineering projects. They're looking for a Design and Development Engineer to join on a permanent basis, due to growth in the company.
Design and Development Engineer
Role responsibilities
Investigate product failures, non-conformances, and performance issues using structured problem-solving methodologies, 8D, RCA, and Fishbone analysis.
Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) to improve product reliability, safety, and quality.
Support production, quality, service, and the customer support teams with technical issue resolution and troubleshooting.
Review and maintain existing designs, including 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and BOMs within SolidWorks PDM and ERM/MRP, ensuring accuracy and configuration control.
Assess and implement engineering changes (NCR/ECR/ECO), ensuring minimal disruption to production and installed base.
Analyse field data, warranty returns, and test results to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Product Management to resolve cross-functional issues.
Support compliance activities, including risk assessments, safety reviews, and adherence to applicable standards.
Conduct or support testing and validation activities where required to verify corrective actions.
Provide clear technical reports and documentation to communicate findings, actions, and outcomes.
Design and Development Engineer
Experience
Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in a product design, development, or sustaining role.
Experience in failure investigation, root cause analysis, and problem resolution within an engineering environment.
Industry-related experience in pumping systems, pipework design, fabrication design, and fluid technology.
Exposure to cross-disciplinary systems, including basic electrical/control system integration
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year