Project Design Engineer - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Blue Rabbit Recruitment

Description

Key Responsibilities We are looking for a Design Engineer reporting to the Project Manager to assist in the smooth running of a Defence Contract, this is a permanent role, with the initial project lasting 3 to 5 years.

The Design Engineer will need to work with the Project Manager and the Design Manager (System Design Authority), coordinating with customers, suppliers, external bodies as well as the AMP Power Protection senior management team.

• Design new rugged power protection products, both electrical and mechanical, using Inventor/AutoCAD software.
• Update and modify existing and legacy designs for new projects or to meet latest standards.
• Design must include all aspects of the product such as quality, product safety, relevant standards, ergonomics, Form Fit Function, usability, reliability, availability, price, logistics support, spares, innovation, features & benefits.
• Providing resource required to execute assigned design task.
• Assist the Design Manager with design process for end-to-end project/product life cycle.
• Deliver on time, on budget, on quality designs.
• Ensure best practice technical, logistical & commercial direction is always in place for designs.
• Perceive problems well in advance and consider the broad range of commercial and technical factors in assessing the situation, identifying workable solutions, and implementing approved solutions

• Liaise with purchasing to ensure the correct parts are ordered at the best price, using technical knowledge to ensure this is achieved efficiently.
• Provide assistance with setting up test systems and prototype builds.
• Assist with builds in the workshop when required.
• Assist with system testing, in-house and on site.
• Additional tasks as needed to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and within scope