Design Application Engineer - Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - RIDGEMOUNT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Description

The Design Application Engineer is a senior position with responsibility for converting customers' requirements into product that can be designed, manufactured and supported by Ridgemount Technologies Ltd and other Emtelle Group Companies.

Your work will specialise in, but not be limited to, Harsh Environment Applications, in particular the Industrial and Defence markets.

The role requires frequent communication with customers to ensure that their requirements and subsequent designs are synchronised with the products and process capabilities of Ridgemount to create a sustainable business in these markets.

The ideal candidate will need to work as a team member within the Engineering and Manufacturing functions of Ridgemount Technologies ensuring that all aspects of product manufacture, process documentation, product quality, operational tooling are maintained to the highest possible levels, and to ensure that customer service levels are achieved along with Ridgemount's Technologies Business & Quality Objectives.

ResponsibilitiesCustomer Interface for Harsh Environment ApplicationsManage appointed customers and their requirements for Harsh Environment products and assemblies to maximise the adoption of Ridgemount products into the customers' solutionsFormulate a commercial response, quotation and proposals to both direct customers and Emtelle Group companies for project solutionsDesign and develop new and existing products to meet customers' expectations and requirements, and the manufacturing tooling and processes along with necessary controls to realise the required productCoordinate process improvements and training both internally and with strategic customers focusing on the optimisation of equipment supplied by Ridgemount Technologies Ltd.

Update customers on relevant product improvementsUse CAD systems to provide customers with detailed and accurate drawings of the products and assemblies required.

Ensure all project work is logged on the Ridgemount RFS (project) register and all related project documentation is filled in accordance with the Ridgemount Quality ProceduresInterpret customer drawings and to translate these into Ridgemount drawings and manufacturing documentationCollaborate with other engineering teams and production teams to ensure the right outcome for customersParticipate in Engineering review meetings to progress projectsQualificationsBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or relevant field experienceMinimum 2 years of work experience in conception, assembly design, and toolingCompetencies in 3D CAD, CAM, and mechanical drawingUnderstanding of machining and moulding processesGood knowledge of materials and their applicationsDetail oriented ability to multitaskAbility to confidently and competently communicate complex issues to varying levels of audiences in an effective manner both verbally and in writing