Design Engineer

My client in Blaenavon is currently in need of a design engineer due to continual growth.

My client is a leading manufacturer of materials handling equipment (OEM) specialising in dry bulk solids material and powders handling/processing. With a strong global presence, they are renowned for delivering high-quality equipment to a wide range of industries, serving prestigious companies across sectors such as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, and aggregates sectors.

Requirements:

Candidate will have a mechanical engineering qualification or demonstrable experience. They will have a sound knowledge of fabricating, welding, and machining processes along with a good understanding of materials handling equipment, from technical and manufacturing aspects, (screw conveyors, mixers, belt conveying, metering feeders, discharging aids)

Candidates are required to have excellent 2D (essential) & 3D (desirable) draughting skills whilst the ability to interpret P&ID drawings would be advantageous.

The duties of the role are:

• Interpreting contract documentation and specifications ensuring that equipment is designed and manufactured in accordance with industry regulations and project specifications

· Taking part in production/project review meetings to ensure timescales are adhered to

• Producing a high standard of 2D general arrangements and layout drawings for manufacture


• Producing a high standard of 2D detailed drawings to enable engineering tradespersons to manufacture machined and fabricated parts


• Producing sheet/plate pattern development profiles for laser cutting and fabricating


• Liaising with sales, project teams and management

· Creating parts lists, bills of materials and identifying materials and proprietary items to be purchased for manufacture to ensure timely arrival of required materials

• Meeting and improving costs where applicable and feasible using recognised cost analysis methods


• Developing new innovative products to supplement the existing product range

BENEFITS:

Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 16.00 Friday 07.30 to 12.00

• Generous Bonus Scheme


• Contributory Pension Scheme


• 33 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) plus our ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme’


• Life Assurance Scheme (after qualifying period)


• Income Protection Plan (after qualifying period)


• Employee Support and Perks Package


• Free car parking


• Investment in our employees through learning and development


• Flexible and family friendly policies

Salary: £38k / £42k

Location: Blaenavon

Please respond with an up to date CV to be considered.