Design Engineer

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Job Title: Design Engineer

Division Overview

Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) designs and manufactures diesel, gas and reman engines, ranging from 400 kilowatts to 16 megawatts of power, and the key engine systems such as fuel, air, aftertreatment and cooling which are used to power oil & gas, electric power, marine, rail and Cat machine applications around the world.

Position Summary

In this role you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and development of new product concepts and complex engineering projects. You will design and develop engine components and systems to release to production in a timely manner to ensure products provide superior performance, durability, quality, optimised cost, and serviceability. You will partner with global teams and suppliers whilst contributing to the planning and delivery of projects.

What you will do:

Researching new materials and competitive products.

Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.

Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance.

Leading and supporting DFMEA and DVP&R creation.

Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.

Release of product designs into engineering systems to a high quality and defect free standard.

Leads the design, analysis, and simulation elements.

Prepares and maintains personal plans and is responsible for meeting scheduled dates.

Prepare presentations and to share proposals and solutions with other members of the organisation.

Be single point of contact to the "Cost-Down" project team and be the engineering lead within that group.

What you will have:

Analytical Thinking:

Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.

Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.

Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.

Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.

Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.

Effective Communications:

Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviours without offending the recipient.

Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.

Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.

Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.

Managing Multiple Priorities:

Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.

Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.

Completes current work according to assigned priorities.

Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.

Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.

Product Design and Development:

Builds three-dimensional models with basic materials.

Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design.

Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use.

Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product.

Assists in building a complex prototype of product.

Takes design for 'X' approach, considering all relevant stakeholders.

Background / Experience:

Requires a bachelor degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum plus 1-3 years'. Incumbent must be able to demonstrate the ability to gain a mastery of complex engineering and manufacturability concepts. Must have a good mechanical aptitude with ability to develop product concepts. Requires strong leadership ability and good communications skills.

Top Candidates will also have:

Experience in Diesel / spark ignited engine design

Product Development experience

Extensive knowledge of Creo

Ability to perform simple simulation work

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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