Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position.
Our client is one of Britain’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers. Their unique feature is the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location. Operating from a 680 000ft2 facility in Sheffield, they manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector.
Design and Product Development Engineer
Reporting to : Design and Development Development Manager
Based in the Design Precision Forge Development Department
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge of forging industry products, processes, methods and equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to create models and drawings.
- Understanding of Simulation techniques
Summary of Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Closed Die products:
- Construct cost estimates for new products
- Design of CD dies & tools.
- Creation of models & drawings.
- Subject Matter Expert to support:
- Head of Department
- Production
- Supply Sales
- Technical Department
- Process/Product Simulation:
- Creation and Interpretation of Q-Form forging simulations.
- Special Projects, (ad hoc):
- Development of new products, plant, processes.
- Cost reduction
- Process Improvement
Benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Holidays – you will have 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
- Pension scheme – to provide its employees a good foundation for the life after work and hence offers a 5% contribution. The pension scheme comes along with further discounts on health, travel and rescue insurances
- Bonus scheme – this is linked to team and company performance
- Westfield cash plan – level 1 health cash plan which comes along with numerous discounts and special offers, including gym discounts, online high street and grocery retailers and many more
- Death in service payment, full company sick pay and long service rewards
- Tax efficiency schemes: Childcare vouchers and Cycle to Work
- Free work wear and PPE
- Free gym membership
- On-site parking is available
- Focus on wellbeing and mental health awareness
- Trust – encourage ideas and get the most out of your job with us
- Development – offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career