Junior Design Engineer

Type: Trainee
Region: London

Summary

We are delighted to be working on behalf of a recognised innovator in the field of manufacturing and engineering, specialising in the design, development, testing and manufacture of integrated protective systems.

Scope of the Function

The responsibilities of this role are to deliver robust, innovative design and engineering solutions to assigned programs.

The successful candidate will be working with Senior Design Engineers on allocated projects to ensure on-time and cost-conscious delivery of robust, innovative products in accordance with internal and external customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Generation of innovative, robust, and capable products and components.

Design verification and validation through analytical and physical test methods.

Creation and delivery of presentations for the communication of concepts, progress, and milestones to internal and external stakeholders.

Working with the Senior Design Engineer to ensure technical solutions are met.

Liaising with Product Management to define and record technical requirements at the project outset, record requirement changes, and measure performance against during the development process.

Supporting the Product Management in extrapolation of user feedback and customer trials.

Generate prototypes, test plans, and test procedures; ensuring all findings are properly recorded.

To prepare drawings, tolerance stack-ups, SPC capability data and ISIR reports, organise reviews, document releases, and suggest resulting mitigative actions.

Develop personal skills in mechanical engineering and techniques.

To increase personal understanding of appropriate regulatory standards, consumer trends within the market, contemporary respirator technology.

Requirements:

Education

A minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related subject

Essential

Experience in new product development within respiratory protection or a related field.

Hands on practical experience in model making and product testing.

Experienced in SolidWorks CAD Suite and working knowledge of PC based word processing and spread sheets.

Ability to work in a structured and controlled manner under pressure.

Desirable

Understanding of respiratory protection products, competitors, and functionality.

Understanding of plastic/rubber/silicone/metal part design and manufacturing processes.

Experience

Prior experience in an active design team is desired, preferably within an applicable industry.

This vacancy is being advertised by New Resource Group. The services of New Resource Group are that of an Employment Agency.

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