Houghton-Parkhouse Ltd
Design Engineer
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Company Description
Houghton-Parkhouse Ltd is a specialist designer and manufacturer of unique livestock transporters, serving customers who require high-quality, purpose-built vehicles. The company focuses on innovation, safety, and animal welfare, combining engineering expertise with practical transport solutions. Team members collaborate closely with clients to tailor designs to specific livestock and operational needs. Joining Houghton-Parkhouse Ltd offers the opportunity to work on niche, technically challenging projects within a skilled and dedicated engineering environment.
Role Description
The Design Engineer will work on-site in Milnthorpe in a full-time capacity, developing and refining designs for specialist livestock transporters. Day-to-day tasks include:
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- Creating and updating technical drawings and 3D models
- Collaborating with mechanical and electrical teams
- Ensuring designs meet safety, regulatory, and performance requirements
- Translating customer requirements into practical product designs
- Selecting suitable materials and components
- Supporting the manufacturing team with clear specifications and documentation
- Participating in design reviews
- Troubleshooting design issues
- Contributing to continuous improvement of products and processes
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Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Design Engineering and Product Design, with the ability to develop practical, manufacturable solutions.
- Proficiency in Mechanical Engineering concepts relevant to vehicle or equipment design.
- Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools for creating detailed 2D drawings and 3D models.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Electrical Engineering as it applies to vehicle systems and integrations.
- Relevant technical qualification or degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Ability to interpret standards and regulations related to vehicle design and safety.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and capability to work accurately to deadlines.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with workshop, engineering, and client stakeholders.
- Experience in commercial vehicle, agricultural, or livestock-related equipment design is beneficial.
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