(On Site) Monday - Thursday 08:00-16:30 | Friday 08:00-13:00
£40,000 - £56,916
Gentex Corporation is looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join our Engineering team in Haydock, supporting the development of innovative Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products used within highly regulated environments. As a Design Engineer, you will support the technical delivery of product development activities and work closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Product Assurance and Technical Services. The role is primarily based at our Haydock site and involves a combination of office, laboratory and manufacturing shop floor activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Designing and developing new PPE products and supporting existing products in manufacture
Supporting products through the full development lifecycle from concept through to production
Creating and reviewing 3D CAD models and engineering drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
Supporting design reviews, technical documentation and engineering change activities
Assisting with tooling, qualification and process development activities
Supporting continuous improvement, root cause analysis and corrective action investigations
Working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
Participating in New Product Development (NPD) activities and stage gate reviews
Producing technical reports and engineering documentation
Supporting technical troubleshooting and risk analysis activities
Essential:
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering/scientific discipline
Minimum 5 years' experience within product design and development
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently
Detail-oriented and solutions-focused approach
Limited travel may occasionally be required.
We'd also particularly welcome experience in:
Experience taking products from concept development through to production readiness
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and 3D CAD modelling
Good knowledge of technologies and standards relevant to personal protective equipment
SolidWorks experience
Understanding of ISO9001 and/or AS9100 environments
Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI/NPD) processes
Experience supporting manufacturing or tooling development
Knowledge of statistical software such as MiniTab
Requirements
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively across the manufacturing and engineering environment.
You will play a key role in developing new products, supporting existing production programmes and helping drive continuous improvement activities across the business.