* To communicate regularly and succinctly with the Lead Designer on technical aspects of the components or systems you are designing. Report to the Chief Engineer as required.
* To design components, systems and products using various design tools to meet the client’s requirements and specification.
* To present in technical meetings as required and actively participate in design reviews asking questions to gain further understanding.
* To understand and use first principles of engineering and hand calculations to validate design solutions.
* Create models and drawings that can be used to manufacture and build components/systems.
* Check drawings and Change Orders of designs for release for manufacture, to Helix design standards.
* Specify simulation requirements, Interpret and analyse results and data to yield improved design solutions.
* To work closely with all areas of the business to ensure the highest level of collaboration.
* To collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure the product is designed to suit the identified manufacturing processes and tooling.
* Liaise with Procurement and suppliers to obtain design for manufacture feedback, then support Quality to ensure the parts received are of the required standard.
* To Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected problems, provide potential solutions, and if required implement necessary countermeasures, documenting all work completed throughout.
* To prepare technical reports and present the data at all levels across the organisation.
* Support the creation of DFMEA documents –attending reviews and implementing necessary mitigating actions.
* Assist in Developing design procedures and tools.
* On-going identification of opportunities to reduce complexity, cost, and waste.
* Support the development of quality and validation processes.
* Support the sales teams in the development of marketing opportunities.
* Any other tasks that are reasonably assigned to you by your line manager, including development activities, which are within your capability and grade
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year