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Competitive salary DOE

Profit related bonus scheme – up to 5% of annual salary paid twice yearly.

39 hours per week

Mon - Thurs 8.30 – 5.00

Friday 8.30 – 4.00

Our well-established and prestigious engineering client is seeking Senior Design Engineer . They are the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier in their sector. Their state-of-the-art head office is based in Daventry and houses the entire engineering process.

Working as part of the Design and Engineering team you will provide and develop high quality products - both new and existing from concept to introduction of new product design in line with the Company's project implementation plans.

Responsibilities:

* Project manage the design activities of nominated projects.

* Support all aspects of the design process, from the initial project brief including the design validation process, cost tracking and managing timing plans through to production.

* Specification of materials and processes for manufacturing of components.

* Preparation of exploded view drawings, schematics, and spare parts lists for new design products.

* Preparation of design criteria/drawings for special application products to customer bespoke specifications.

* Provide support, guidance and mentor the design engineering team members when required.

* Liaising with regional offices and sales teams with product application and technical advice.

* Continuously improve processes/systems and product designs where appropriate.

* Managing the Engineering Change Order process.

* Carry out any other duties as required and deemed appropriate.

* Ensure compliance with company rules and all Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.

Essential Experience required:

* Apprentice trained in an engineering background or similar equivalent practical training.

* HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical/electrical engineering or similar relevant discipline.

* Good working knowledge of and or qualification in electrical control circuits and application of electrical motors is required.

* Experienced in design engineering, with sound knowledge and capability of designing, producing, and maintaining complete development and manufacturing drawings and documentation to Company standards.

* Good project management skills are essential.

* Excellent communications skills - able to liaise with different departments and external customers with the ability to communicate ideas, changes, and improvements to the various levels of the Company structure.

* Analytical, investigative, and creative mind - always asking questions and seeking innovative but practical solutions.

* Problem solving abilities with a very high level of attention to detail.

Desirable experience:

* Experience of high-pressure components and systems, bolting torque and tension and/or electrical systems is advantageous.

* A high level of computer skills, experience in 3D computer aided design is essential, using Solidworks (preferable).

* Product data management (PDM / Vault) is advantageous.

* Engineering standard awareness for machinery safety for both mechanical and electrical is advantageous.

Benefits:

* Holidays: 22 + 8 bank holidays annually January to December, then rising by one day each year’s service after 2 year’s service up to 26 + 8 bank holidays.

* Pension scheme – 4% each party – where eligible

* Life assurance 2 x annual salary to dependent

* EAP – Employee Assistance Programme available

* Occupational Health Scheme/App for employees to access + Cycle to Work - Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme

* Long Service Loyalty Award- 1 extra day’s holiday for 15 years, 2 for 25 years and 3 for 35 years’ service

CRC Recruitment are a leading Midlands based recruitment consultancy covering vacancies across the UK. We have been established since 2003 and have a reputation for high service standards to both candidates and clients. We supply permanent or temporary staff to all areas of business covering a variety of different industry sectors