Job Title: Design & Technical Engineer

Location: Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AN

Salary: £34,000 to £38,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 07:30 to 16:00/Fri 07:30 to 12:50 (38 hours)

About The Company:

As one of the UK's leading heating element manufacturers, Heatrod offer a wide range of products from standard straight elements through to customer bespoke equipment. Our success is built on our ability to satisfy our customers by providing quality products, outstanding customer service and delivering on time every time!

We combine a growing industrial manufacturing base with a thriving distribution business. The engineering team are at the forefront of the business in defining initial concepts with our customers and then using standard tools and processes in developing those concepts into usable products and bespoke engineered solutions.

Purpose of Role:

Reporting to the Technical & Design Manager, this role will be responsible for designing and specifying products that meet the needs of our wide range of customers. Working closely and providing key information to the production team; technical and costing support to the sales team, working with colleagues across our and the and global group business in following new product development processes will be core to the role.

Main duties:

Provide technical & design engineering support to Sales.
Calculate direct cost of manufactured products ready for quoting.
Create manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks
Update and produce manufacturing data, BOM's & routes ready for production planning.
Maintain records of drawings, documents & key paperwork.
New product development and assisting these into production along with SOP's.
Aligning and following standard NPD processes across group businesses
Identify potential suppliers of new parts & materials.
Work closely with production engineering, quality & production to maximise efficiency.
Undertake project work to drive continual improvement through the business
Undertake other reasonable tasks as requested by the Senior Industrial Engineer & OP's Manager
Liaising with customers on new and existing productsNote: Training will be provided on current systems to assist with main duties above, i.e. BOM's, record archiving and NPD processes.

Person Specification

Personal Skills And Attributes:

Positive, outgoing and 'can do' attitude
Innovative and always looking to improve current processes
Good communication skills, working closely with customers and potential customers
Good Time Management & organisation skillsExperience:

Essential knowledge and experience:

Good Computer Skills including MS Office
Competent in Solid Works for producing 3D models & drawings
At least 5 years' experience working in a similar technical based role
Experience of project work & managing multiple projects at one time
Experience of working in a customer facing role
Ability to work to deadlinesDesirable knowledge and experience:

5S experience
Lean Manufacturing & Design experience
ISO 9001 experience
Experience in the heating element industry would be an advantageEducation And Training:

HND or Degree qualified in a suitable engineering, Technical or Mechanical discipline
class written and oral communication skillsWhat we can offer you:

25 days holiday, increases with length of service
Cash Health Plan/Discount Scheme
Free onsite parking
Great company social events
Cycle to Work Scheme
Pension Scheme
Training and Development Opportunities, both internally/externally to the businessPlease Note:

No agencies.

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