As part of the R&D team, this role entails using knowledge of manufacturing process, mechanical principles and CAD to design next generation products. These skills are also used to produce images and documentation to support the R&D process, our product documentation, and other areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing mechanical components as part of new product development using Solid works (e.g. component layouts, product casings).
• Liaising with suppliers to facilitate the manufacture of designed parts.
• Producing manufacturing drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Producing support documentation (e.g. datasheets, user manuals, build manuals).
• Liaising with test houses for product safety assessments.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities

• Follow established safety procedures.
• Adhere to relevant company quality, certification and compliance standards.
• Be aware of company responsibilities with regard to ATEX, UKEX, IECEx, CSA certifications and subsequent duty of care to customers when using the company`s products.

Interfaces/Interactions

• The R&D team for coordination of product development.
• The production team for collaboration of developing internal documentation.
• The sales team for collaboration on producing sales documentation.
• The logistics team and suppliers for sourcing and manufacturing mechanical parts.
• Communicating with test houses to facilitate product testing (IP, safety).
• The role reports to the Technical Director.

Skills

• CAD (Solid works is essential, SEE Electrical is a bonus).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g. injection moulding, CNC machining).
• Writing clear and concise instructions/documentation.
• Knowledge of design for IP (e.g. IP65) and mechanical aspects of safety (e.g. BS EN 61010).

Terms of Employment

• Full time (less experienced engineers) or part time (more experienced engineers).
• Flexible hours option (most hours in core working day 8:00 until 16:30, but possible to work earlier, later, or weekends if desired).
• Working from home option (minimum one day per week in the office).
• 25 days holiday per annum (full time equivalent). Every 3 years gain an extra day up to 28 days maximum
• 35k full time not much experience
• 35k part time very experienced
• 50k full time very experienced

Perks

• Company life cover (3 x basic salary)
• Nest pension
• Access to special offers via HR system
• 3rd party employee Health Assured program