Design Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne - CV-Library

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Company Overview

We are working with a creative and established manufacture of lighting products in their search for a new Design Engineer. The company have a large diverse product portfolio offering an exciting broad role.

Job Description

* Liaise with Product Designers to convert sketch work and concepts into 3D models ready for quotation, Design Reviews and prototyping requirements.

* Using CAD software for the development of ground up designs for Architectural and Commercial lighting including sheet metal, plastic injection mouldings, aluminium extrusions and die casting.

* Prepare information for quotation to be sent out to existing and new suppliers on new products or existing product re-designs.

* Store design evidence in the company ERP system.

* To produce 2D Assembly Drawings and Bill of Parts for Production to highlight how fittings are assembled.

* Ensure New Product Process is followed and relevant updates are added to the NPI tracking system.

* Be involved in Product Introductions with existing factory staff to ensure they are fully trained on all relevant new products.

Skills & Experience

* HNC or Degree in a Mechanical Engineering or Product Engineering discipline.

* 1-5 years CAD experience using Solidworks or Inventor.

* A knowledge of a broad range of engineering materials including sheet metal / extrusion / die casting / plastic injection moulding and CNC routed parts.

* Must have ‘hands on’ experience and a good understanding of general engineering practices