Project & Design Engineer
Positek
Job Description Summary
This role focuses on specialising in custom design and very harsh environments. We are looking to expand our engineering department with a new role of project and design engineer. Working alongside the existing engineering team and our production teams the candidate will be involved in all aspects of engineering and production.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and design of new products from concept to production
- Design of components and tooling
- Modification and up-issuing of existing part drawings
- Involved with the different quality, production and business management systems
- Compliance with regulations
- Inspection and test of some delivered parts
Other Benefits
- 27.5 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Bonus
- Pension contributions
- Income protection
- Death benefit
Essential Skills and Experience
- 5+ years industry experience in a engineering design environment
- Experience with bringing product to market from concepts (i.e. full product life cycle)
- Exposure to prototype development, testing and validation.
- Proficient in Computer Aided Design systems (preferably Solidworks) to produce 3D model and 2D drawings for manufacture.
- Computer Literate (Microsoft Office/365/ Teams/ ERP systems).
- To have excellent communication skills, with a high level of literacy (written and oral).
- Self motivated to work with minimal supervision on multiple, simultaneous projects at any one time
- High attention to detail and compliance to specifications.
- Takes the initiative when confronted with design challenges.
- Used to working at a fast pace.
- Having a “get it right first-time” attitude.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- An understanding of coding for the maintenance of our management system and development of test rigs and digital products would be useful but not essential.
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field
Practical Requirements
- Fluent in English
- Right to work in the UK
Location
Cheltenham, UK
Employment Type
Permanent, Full-time
On-site vs. Remote
On-site
Base Salary
Subject to experience
Working Hours
36 hours per week
Positek is a leading worldwide supplier of high performance, non-contact Linear, Rotary and Tilt position sensors that use our own inductive technology. Fully customized designs, industry leading delivery times and a very high quality product make Positek the number one choice for engineers looking for the very best position sensors on offer.
To apply for this role, please send your CV to [email protected] and quote reference number DSCV301. Recruitment agencies need not apply.