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Design Engineer

Glastonbury

c.£31K

Our client is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of waste recycling equipment including balers, conveyors, sorting systems and wrapping systems on a nationwide scale.

They have an opportunity for a Design Engineer to join their team and work in their Drawing/Design Office. This role will involve a variety of activities including helping in the design of products, producing working drawings, revising existing drawings and preparing layouts for projects being tendered for. You will be asked to liaise with the Management Team, customers and suppliers and also provide assistance in preparing quotes for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all drawings are completed on time to allow production to meet deadlines.

• Ensure all drawings are checked thoroughly before issuing or filing.
• Ensure all documentation associated with the drawing office is completed correctly, i.e. drawing references, serial numbers, cutting lists etc.
• Liaise with suppliers on technical components, their specifications and their usages
• Attend site visits if required to take measurements
• Keep up to date with rules and regulations surrounding the design of new equipment
• Liaise with production / management personnel on design of new equipment

Key Skills

• Have a good understanding of drawing methods with a recognised qualification.
• Have good keyboard skills and conversant with Windows Office (particularly Excel and Word)
• Have a good understanding of AutoCAD systems (LT and 3D Inventor, preferably).