Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing
Design Engineer

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Design Engineer
Nr Bedlington
Negotiable Salary Depending on experience
We at JKR are supporting a fast growing and technical engineering company with their search for a skilled Design Engineer to join their growing team!
Design Engineer Purpose:
- Supporting product designs by creating 3D models in Inventor and performing relevant calculations.
- Additionally, contributing to technical documentation for subcontractors and preparing specifications for essential purchased parts.
Design Engineer Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and using modelling software for various systems.
- Liaising with sub-contractors for fabrication and creating welding / piping drawings.
- Designing, detailing, and checking structural, mechanical, electrical, or piping components and assemblies in Inventor.
- Contributing to the creation of accurate manufacturing and customer drawings for gas turbine auxiliary systems.
- Ensuring the delivery of complete and accurate bills of materials in alignment with design drawings.
- Performs calculations to support product design.
- Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.
- Reporting on progress and identifying bottlenecks in a timely manner.
- Contribute to a structured work planning process based on deadlines and time constraints.
- Ensures accurate execution of designs and drawings within the agreed project schedule.
- Responsible for collecting, monitoring, processing, and analysing data.
- Reporting the data and making recommendations where necessary.
- Occasional visits to customers for design and review, fabrication suppliers with Project Team, and customer sites.
- Providing adequate advice, considering the laws and regulations and the relevant context of the respective country and entity.
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Design Engineer Ideal Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
- Hold Fabricating / piping knowledge.
- Proficiency in 3D design software (e.g., Inventor).
- Must hold a strong understanding of drawings.
- Be open to tasks that require additional training and actively working on broadening your knowledge.
Design Engineer Working Hours:
- 37.5 hours a week (flexible Working Hours).
- Option of 2 days per week hybrid working.


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