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Development Engineer

Jackie Kerr Recruitment
Bedlington, Northumberland
9 months ago
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Development Engineer (Fixed Term Contract)

Bedlington

Negotiable Salary Depending on Experience

Our client is the global leader in their sector! They are looking for a Development Engineer to join the team on a 12-month contract basis.

Development Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Overall management of projects, providing ongoing engineering support to manufacturing throughout the products lift cycle

  • Control of the introduction of new products and product life cycle management

  • Assist in the manufacture of prototypes and validation and qualification samples

  • Assistance with failure analysis and yield improvement in the early stages of production

  • Liaison with other departments (Quality / Test / Production Engineering) in analysing customer returns and implementing corrective actions in the early stages of production

  • Liaison with other departments (Quality / Procurement) and suppliers when problems occur with non-conforming materials in the early stages of production

  • Raise and action engineering change requests where required throughout the product life cycle, including participation in material change review board meeting where required, including change to master data, BOMS, Routes and Drawings

  • Visits to customers, suppliers or training venues will be necessary and may involve foreign travel

  • Participate in team based continuous improvement initiatives and implement agreed action plans

    Development Engineer Ideal Candidate:

  • Degree/HNC in a relevant science or engineering discipline or equivalent experience

  • Sound knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and statistical process techniques

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Methodical process orientated approach

  • Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.

  • Careful attention to detail.

  • Work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

  • Demonstrate a flexible and can-do attitude.

  • A good level of competence with MS Office applications for documentation and presenting reports

    Working Hours and Benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year

  • Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Option to buy shares annually

  • Flexi time

  • Free parking

    Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years.
    We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
    We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.
    So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!
    Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

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