Product Design Engineer

Oxford
4 days ago
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Product Design Engineer
£45,000 - £55,000 + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits
Commutable from Oxford, Reading, Abingdon, Didcot, Newbury and surrounding areas

Are you from a design background and have experience working with composite materials and FEA modelling, looking to join a world-leading manufacturer where you will play a key role in the design of bespoke solutions within the Automotive and Aerospace industry?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this market leader where you will be given a clear training and progression plan, not only increasing your design capabilities but also your hands on ability.

This company supply engineering solutions to companies on a global scale. Due to their R&D / Innovation they supply across a range of sectors including, motorsport, military and more.

The role will be Monday - Fridays days based out of their office working with a close-knit team of Engineers. You will be responsible for bespoke product design from Cradle-to-Grave. However, you will also facilitate and support the hands on build, test and commission of this equipment.

This position would suit a Design Engineer, looking to work for a globally-renowned business where there is endless opportunities for progression and development whilst working on some large projects from cradle-to-grave.

The Role:

Conceptualise, Design, Innovate and Build equipment.
Supporting the design and manufacture of bespoke solutions to a variety of industries
Monday - Friday (office based role).

The Person:

Good understanding of composite materials and design
Knowledge of FEA modelling
Commutable to Oxford.
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Testing, FEA, FEA Modelling, Composite, Composite Design, FEA Testing, Industrial, Product Design, BSc, BEng, Assembler, Senior, Design Engineer, Engineering, Designing, Manufacturing, Production, Solidworks, AutoCAD, CAD, 2D, 3D, Product, Development, Drawings, Structures, Mechanical, Mechanic, Technical, Designer, NPD, HNC, HND, Qualification, Oxford, Reading, Abingdon, Didcot, Newbury. To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact [Alex Marks] at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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