Department
Engineering

Job Title
Design Engineer

Responsible To
Engineering Manager

Job Content

• The preparation of General Arrangement Drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams to meet customer requirements.
• The preparation of fabrication/manufacturing detail drawings from GA drawings. This function to include technical detailing and awareness of the needs of our fabrication/manufacturing sub-contractors with regard to drawing content. Standard design concepts must be utilised and maintained.
• The extent of drawing detail required should be selected as the minimum needed to acceptably define the job, having regard to the competence and capability of the sub-contractors under consideration.
• To ensure that all drawings are produced to the Quality Standards as set out in the Company Procedures.
• To prepare the production of all drawings and certain purchase requisitions by the Engineering Department in all the Company’s field of activity.
• Formal issue of approved engineering drawings and design specifications, data sheets, purchase requisitions etc. through Paladon Systems’ Contracts Department.
• To complete ad hoc tasks and special projects as required.
• Update and maintain drawing office contract files as defined in the Company procedures manual.
• Update and maintain drawing office design records, drawings and parts list to ensure corrective action and preventative measures are implemented.
• Update and maintain drawing office databases to ensure easy retrieval and utilization of proven designs.
• Thoroughly check other design engineers detail drawings, parts lists and general assembly against proven or specified design criteria.
• Ensure that all documentation issued by the Company is of an appropriate standard and that all commitments made are within the scope of your authority.
• To communicate well in both written and oral senses.
• Must take a fully responsible attitude to his work consistent with the Companies obligations to Health & Safety, professional competence and personal integrity.
• Must exercise an imaginative approach to his work consistent with the requirements of all engineering disciplines where technology is constantly changing.
• Play an active part in R&D activities within the company and continuously improve Paladon Systems’ product range.
• All tasks to be completed in time scales stated to achieve on time contractual delivery as specified by the Technical Manager.
• Promote the aims and strive to achieve the objectives of the Company.
• To act in a professional manner towards customers, staff, colleagues and external contacts.
• Ensure that business is conducted in a professional, profitable and timely manner.
• To liaise with all members of staff as required to ensure the proper and efficient running of the Company.
   

Candidate Specification

• 2 years of engineering design preferred.
• Experience in a job shop/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems, pneumatic and/or hydraulics experience is highly preferred.
• Project Management experience including developing and managing timelines.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline preferred but work experience considered.
• Occasional travel required.