Mechanical Product Design Engineer £40-45k per annum + bonus very dep exp

Mechanical Product Design Engineer

Global Manufacturer

South Wales

£40,000 - £45,000+ very dep on exp + Bonus

You must have strong Mechanical Design Engineering experience for this role and you will work at the South Wales manufacturing plant

Reporting to: Lead Engineer, the Design Engineer will be required to;

prepare design concepts for new products.

• perform heat / cool calculations .

• perform heat exchanger performance calculations.

• produce engineering designs for new product using appropriate CAD tools.

• Liaise with Customer engineering representatives on design issues.

• Participate in the engineering aspects of Cost Reduction Programs.

• Conduct Engineering changes to existing products.

Person Specification

Specific Qualifications:

• Preferably a Degree in Mechanical Engineering which has encompassed the subjects of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

• Design Engineers with an alternative qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and some relevant experience will be considered for the position.

Previous Work Experience:

• Experience of working within an automotive industry is desirable but not essential.

Specific Knowledge / Skills Competence:

You will have gained over three years experience in a similar permanent role

• CAD experience;

• PTC CREO (Pro Engineer) with Surface Design experience highly desirable.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

• Knowledge of HVAC systems and Components is an advantage but not essential.

• Experience of FEA is an advantage but not essential

• Experience of CFD is an advantage but not essential

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to meet deadlines and time restraints

• Good organisation, planning and problem solving skills

• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of personnel

• Dynamic and Innovative – introduction of new ideas

• Commitment and Drive

This is a site based role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.K without sponsorship

Min 5 yrs design engineering experience within the Manufacturing or Engineering industries .

25 days holiday plus bank holidays per annum.

Travel to work from; Abergavenny, Llantrisant, Swansea, Merthyr, Ebbw Vale, Newport, Cardiff, Cwmbran, Caerphilly, Pontypridd

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Experience:

• Design Engineering: 5 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Caerphilly: Relocate before starting work (required)