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Technical Design Engineer

Newport NP19

£35,000

Commutable from Newport, Cardiff, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Blackwood, Caerphilly, Chepstow, Pontypridd

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world renowned business in their Special Requests team. This role will see you working on bespoke design work with leading businesses across a range of industries. Excellent training will be provided to the successful candidate, and progression opportunities within the team will be readily available through further courses and support from leadership to fuel your career growth. Apply today!

Benefits:-           

• 25 Days + Bank Holidays
• Employee owned business model
• Opportunity for private healthcare
• Pension
• Life Assurance cover
• Company sick pay
• Career progression opportunities
• Early finish on Friday

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to the Bespoke design process.
• Capturing the proposed design in the form of a sketch, 2D drawing or render, along with a technical description.
• Quickly attain a good knowledge of our existing product portfolio, understanding how these products are manufactured and the parameters around which we can make customer specific alternatives.
• Working alongside the Lead Designer initially, but in time independently, develop a knowledge of what we can profitably & repeatably manufacture to a high quality.
• Support the Bespoke team and wider product development team with 3D models and product renders to be used in presentations, quotations, and marketing materials.
• Advise on the buying in costs, MOQ’s and lead times of special components where appropriate to support accurate quotations at the enquiry stage.
• Developing relationships with key suppliers and keeping abreast of relevant technical developments within our own factory & across the wider industry.

Requirements

• Manufacturing Industry experience, ideally 3+ years.
• Experience working with wood and sheet metal will be beneficial.
• Product rendering, ideally using Keyshot or 3D Studio max software.
• Proficient use of AutoCad & SolidWorks (or SolidEdge)
• Understanding of modern manufacturing techniques & materials and how they can be incorporated into effective product solutions

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Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy – on 02920 894900 or by sending your CV directly to him at jackl@hunterselection.co.uk