Head of Design - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Acorn Recruitment And Training

Acorn Recruitment And Training
Acorn Recruitment And Training
Verified Company
Plymouth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter
Description
Head of Design - Engineering

Location:
Plymouth, Devon UK


Salary:
£45,000 per annum, plus bonuses and benefits

Contract:
full-time, permanent


The world's leading manufacturer of electrical enclosures are looking for a Head of Design to join their highly skilled and dedicated team.

With dedicated, highly motivated and skilled staff, the company has achieved market dominance through a commitment toproviding its customers with excellence in every respect.

Due to high levels of demand from existing customers and the opportunities for further business development, we are currently looking for a Head of Design to join their busy design team.


Duties include:

  • Leading the mechanical engineering team in developing customer solutions and supporting growth within our global customer accounts
  • Managing the day to day activities within the design department
  • Hands on in designing products will also be key part of the role
  • Development of effective working relationships with Rittal customers who are household names in the IT and Social Media networks
  • The use of design tools such as DFMEA and Six Sigma tolerance analysis would be an advantage
  • Leading internal and external design reviews

Skills/Experience Required:

  • Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering degree or equivalent experience
  • Engineering and design principles and techniques
  • Use of 3D Design Software
  • Experience working with external customers and carrying out design review
  • Experience of leading and directing a team of engineers desirable but not essential
  • Using Creo 3 and / or Inventor CAD for 3D modelling and drawing to standards
  • The use of design tools such as DFMEA and Six Sigma tolerance analysist to Automotive standards
  • Incorporating design for Manufacture and Assembly into Engineering Design
  • Working in a Design Office within a Sheet Metal manufacturing environment
Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
More jobs from Acorn Recruitment And Training
See all jobs of Acorn Recruitment And Training