Allied Vehicles Group
Design Engineer
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About Allied Vehicles
At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.
In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.
We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.
Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.
Design Engineer Position
We are now recruiting for a Design Engineer to join our Engineering department.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team in the specification and development of Allied Vehicles’ current range of Minibus, Taxi and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle conversions (WAV’s).
- This will include design, research & development, prototyping, creation of BoM’s and the updating of necessary documentation, including project plans.
Working Hours
- You will work Monday to Thursday, with flexible start and finishing times between 7am and 6pm, totalling 37.5 hours per week.
- The salary is up to £35k per annum dependant on experience.
Why Join Us?
Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 27 days of holidays.
- Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
- Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
- 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
- Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
- Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
- Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
- Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
- Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
- Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.
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Main Duties Of The Role
- Assist with the research and development of innovative solutions for the companies planned new products to enhance their current product range.
- Work on accessories through to complete new vehicle product design.
- Manage projects to meet specification, cost and timeline requirements.
- Provide technical support for products and production.
- Design for manufacturing for both the UK and internationally.
- Incorporate lean manufacturing techniques within each design.
- Consider potential warranty implications of any new designs.
- Keep abreast of all vehicle manufacturers proposed new designs for the future.
- Be customer facing and work with the sales team to advise and support multi vehicle orders where there are engineering requirements required to secure the order.
- Work with the Production Engineering team to ensure the above requirements are implemented into the Production line in an efficient manner.
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Requirements
- Previous experience of working in an automotive/manufacturing environment in a similar role.
- Proven track record of undertaking designs from concept through to production ready models.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (e.g., Automotive, Aeronautical, Materials technology or Product Design).
- Prior experience with sheet metal fabricating.
- Proficient in the use of 3D CAD packages.
Previous experience of working in a WAV/Bus/Coachbuilding role would be advantageous but is not essential.
Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.
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