Design & Project Engineer

The Role

Full time Design and Project Engineer required to work in a fast-paced design office.

Further requirements & related information:

The Right Person must:

Present good communication skills due to probability of being first point of contact with new and existing customers as well as internal departments and suppliers.
Show good organisational skills to allow occupant to keep to a schedule
Be prepared to work overtime to meet project requirements, often at short notice
Work closely with the sales team to generate and complete designs from basic concept sketches.

Key Requirements

Able to create 3D models within the required software and work them through AEL's Design Procedure’s including Internal design reviews, Customer Approval, Drawing Check off, Handover to manufacturing, Create Detail and GA drawings, Support needs of shop floor staff during the Manufacture of Machines, Create and oversee FAT/SAT tests on machines.
Ability to prepare risk assessments, manuals, documentation in line with UKCA requirements
Create Lists of BO equipment to enable purchasing to be carried out
Work to Project timing plans while Liaising with Project Manager to manage projects within time and budget constraints
Strong Inventor and/or SolidWorks experience essential
Qualified to BTEC ONC/HNC or equivalent preferred
Experience of special purpose equipment design and manufacture desirable
Project Management experience desirable
Machining experience would be advantageous
Good PC skills, including Microsoft Office products
Full UK driving licence
Willing to travel, primarily within the UK

In return we offer

To apply, please send an email to Recruitment@AELAutomation.co.uk quoting the job title with your CV attached