Catfoss Recruitment Ltd
About the Role:
Our client seeks a highly motivated Product Development Engineer to join their successful projects & design team. This role is focused on delivering innovative design solutions for existing and new products within the mechanical handling equipment sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop innovative products using SolidWorks, adhering to specifications and design directives.
- Continuously improve existing products and manufacturing processes.
- Ensure design quality, continuity, and adherence to regulations (design, health & safety, operation & maintenance).
- Create detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D models.
- Produce supporting documents (manuals, health & safety, technical specifications).
- Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) within the company ERP system.
- Ensure designs are fit-for-purpose, innovative, and value-engineered, supporting manufacturing efficiency.
- Maintain up-to-date product drawings and parts databases.
- Develop and maintain standard product offerings.
- Support design review processes.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for products.
- Challenge existing designs and manufacturing methods.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, project engineers, and sales teams.
- Ensure products meet business requirements, from design to commissioning.
- Act as a facilitator for processed sold standalone products, liaising with internal departments and clients to ensure successful order execution.
- Ensure contracts are completed within cost estimates and time schedules, achieving customer satisfaction.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and protect the company’s position.
- Develop and maintain a filing system for standard products.
- Adhere to company procedures, including quality assurance standards.
- Maintain safe and clean working areas, observing health & safety regulations.
- Attend and host meetings, and site visits as needed.
Skills and Expertise:
- Proven experience as a Design Engineer or Product Engineer.
- Expertise in sheet metal and fabricated product design.
- Experience in special purpose machinery design (desirable).
- Proficiency with SolidWorks 2022 (sheet metal and weldments).
- Experience with AutoCAD 2D.
- HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
- Basic knowledge of electrical engineering.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Creative and innovative thinking.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills (written and oral).
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Flexible and dependable.
Why Join Us:
Our client is a leading engineering business with a half-century of experience. Join their highly stable and successful team and enjoy a competitive salary while contributing to impactful projects within a positive and collaborative environment. They offer opportunities for professional growth and a positive work culture.