Permanent role from day one
Salary circa £65K
37-hour week – flexible start time – 7:30am – 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am - 12:30pm Friday
Based onsite – got to be able to work alongside the manufacturing team
25 days holiday plus statutory
Pension up to 5% employee and 10% employer
Death in service
Salary sacrifice schemes
Company bonus schemes based on overall company performance
Onsite Gym and Games room
Real opportunity for progression into Technical Manager role (2-3 years)
THE BUSINESS
We are seeking a full-time Design Application Engineer to join a manufacturing business based in Washington, Tyne and Wear. Our client is a circa £3M turnover business and they design & manufacture precision components used within various industries including nuclear, aerospace and renewables sectors. 60% of the client’s market is based in the US with 20% being within Europe and the remaining 20% across Asian markets.
The role involves creating and managing designs, supporting product development, and utilising computer-aided design (CAD) tools. The successful candidate will work on advanced engineering projects for high-temperature applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams and adhering to industry standards. The successful candidate will likely come from a Mechatronics background combining knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic design.
There would be the potential to attain the position of Technical Manager in the future (c2-3 years) to direct and coordinate the internal structure of the organisation based on company policies, goals, and objectives to ensure an efficient working environment and that deadlines are met consistently. The Technical professional will bridge the gap between the company’s product development, sales team and external clients.
THE ROLE
Dealing with customer enquiries including requirement for non-standard company products
Preparing general arrangement drawings and assembly/fixture drawings and bill of materials.
Dealing with customers, suppliers and the Business Development Manager on capacitance clearance measurement equipment to provide costing and technical advice
Liaise with production on orders and development of new production techniques
Computer Aided Design (CAD) responsibilities including 3D modelling
Producing reports on new, old, and in progress enquiries
Assist Quality on investigation, authorisation and closure of product and process non-conformances
Be a visible, hands‑on presence in the factory, supporting practical problem solving and demonstrating the company values
Visit customers, attend technical conferences/exhibitions to promote the business/products
THE PERSON
Educated to HND/BEng/MEng level in a multidisciplinary field combining mechanical, electrical/electronic and computer science systems (Mechatronics)
At least two years’ experience working within an engineering environment
Understanding thermodynamics & vibration analysis
Understanding how materials react with vibration, humidity and temperature
Understanding of software
Understanding of CNC machining
Experience of using an ERP software package
Ability to interpret information and produce reports
Demonstrable experience of using initiative and working to deadlines as well as being target driven
Expertise in design engineering with proficiency in use of 3D CAD, ideally Autodesk inventor
Understanding and interpretation of DFMEA techniques
IT literate with the technical ability to use hardware and software
Strong problem-solving abilities
Good communication and team work skills
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
A positive attitude and is willing to learn more skills on the job
Confidence on the job and is happy to take on more responsibility if necessary
Self-motivated
Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Lateral thinker who can use own initiative to provide engineered solutions
Ability to talk commercially and technically depending on audience
Preferred:
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary role
Experience of working within a manufacturing environment, ideally power generation or aerospace
Understanding of lean principles
Programming skills in National Instruments LabVIEW and/or C++
Knowledge of Linux
Knowledge of laser welding
TO APPLY
Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group
Salary description
£65000.00 - £65000.00 per year