Design Engineer

My client in Blaenavon is currently in need of a design engineer due to continual growth.
My client is a leading manufacturer of materials handling equipment (OEM) specialising in dry bulk solids material and powders handling/processing. With a strong global presence, they are renowned for delivering high-quality equipment to a wide range of industries, serving prestigious companies across sectors such as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, and aggregates sectors.
Requirements:
Candidate will have a mechanical engineering qualification or demonstrable experience. They will have a sound knowledge of fabricating, welding, and machining processes along with a good understanding of materials handling equipment, from technical and manufacturing aspects, (screw conveyors, mixers, belt conveying, metering feeders, discharging aids)
Candidates are required to have excellent 2D (essential) & 3D (desirable) draughting skills whilst the ability to interpret P&ID drawings would be advantageous.
The duties of the role are:
* Interpreting contract documentation and specifications ensuring that equipment is designed and manufactured in accordance with industry regulations and project specifications
· Taking part in production/project review meetings to ensure timescales are adhered to
* Producing a high standard of 2D general arrangements and layout drawings for manufacture
* Producing a high standard of 2D detailed drawings to enable engineering tradespersons to manufacture machined and fabricated parts
* Producing sheet/plate pattern development profiles for laser cutting and fabricating
* Liaising with sales, project teams and management
· Creating parts lists, bills of materials and identifying materials and proprietary items to be purchased for manufacture to ensure timely arrival of required materials
* Meeting and improving costs where applicable and feasible using recognised cost analysis methods
* Developing new innovative products to supplement the existing product range
BENEFITS:
Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 16.00 Friday 07.30 to 12.00
* Generous Bonus Scheme
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* 33 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) plus our ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme’
* Life Assurance Scheme (after qualifying period)
* Income Protection Plan (after qualifying period)
* Employee Support and Perks Package
* Free car parking
* Investment in our employees through learning and development
* Flexible and family friendly policies
Salary: £38k / £42k
Location: Blaenavon
Please respond with an up to date CV to be considered