Design Engineer

Science Solutions are looking to recruit a Design Engineer on behalf of one of our clients in the Leicestershire area.

To be considered for the role of Design Engineer you must be degree educated as a minimum in an engineering discipline. Preferably Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering.

As a Design Engineer you will be responsible for reducing customer complaints/issues and assisting in profit maximisation within the business by identifying and implementing process improvement to reduce costs and improving overall product quality.

Role requirements

• Degree educated as a minimum in an engineering discipline. Ideally Mechanical, Chemical, Materials or another closely related subject.
• 3+ years experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in the use of various mechanical software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD is essential.
• Previous experience in managing process risk and hazard assessment tools such as PFMEA, FMEA, HAZOP and more.
• Understanding of CI Methodologies. Any qualifications such as Six Sigma, Prince 2 or APM PMQ highly desirable.
• Any experience in the manufacturing of composite materials is highly desirable.

Role responsibilities

• Assist the business in the design of various parts of machinery.
• Design and develop existing & new technology to the factory.
• Manage and deliver projects within budget, scope and safety requirements.
• NPD introduction into the facility whilst optimising and maintaining the process.
• identify and implement process improvements to reduce manufacturing costs and improving product quality.