Design engineer mechanical

Calling all talented Design Engineers who can focus on our existing products and hit the ground running! We are proudly seeking a Design Engineer to work for our well-established and friendly Production Engineering team, in an organisation which manufactures industry-leading hot-holding units. This is your chance to join a successful company and work under your own initiative whilst being supported by our close-knit team as you continue to grow and develop. Why we are a great place to work: * Continuous Service Annual Leave increases * Life Assurance (after a qualifying period) * 8% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme * Participation in tax-free Partnership Dividend Scheme * Enhanced Illness, Maternity, Paternity, and Bereavement leave * Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, professional financial advice) Role Overview: Based at our Hinckley site in Leicestershire, you will play a pivotal role in the Production Engineering department and be an integral part of a dynamic team that value teamwork and supports each other towards a common goal. Here you will be our go to person for focusing on enhancing existing products and creating/optimising production tooling designs. Utilising Engineering Software such as Solidworks, ePDM and Epicor ERP System, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and implementation sales requests for customer specific customisation. All you need to succeed is a talent for coming up with new ways of doing things, an unwavering passion for design, persistence and determination to engage your complex problem-solving skills to make a lasting impact. Together, let #39;s push boundaries, shatter expectations, and create design masterpieces. Buckle up hellip; hellip; hellip;.. we are in for a trailblazing ride! * Product Improvement: Stay up to date and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for product enhancements, cost reductions, and quality improvements. * Design for Manufacture Assembly: Design components suitable for manufacture while optimising for assembly into the product. * Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including CAD drawings, bills of materials, and engineering change orders. * Sales Requests: Design and optimise new solutions for existing products. * Tooling Design: Design and optimise tooling, jigs, fixtures, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and product quality. * FMEA: Participate in DFMEA PFMEA activities to proactively identify and mitigate potential design failures and their effects. * Software Utilisation: Maintain/create components and assemblies using our standard software packages such as Epicor ERP System, SolidWorks, and ePDM. * Data-Driven Approach: Analyse data and performance metrics to drive decision-making and prioritise improvement initiatives. * Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and identify root causes of product and process issues, implementing corrective actions within the design to prevent recurrence. * Production Engineering: Collaborate closely with Production Engineering colleagues to ensure designs/solutions are production ready. * Presentation Skills: Create and deliver clear and concise presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint to communicate design proposals and project updates. This list scratches the surface of what this role entails. Get ready for endless opportunities to make an impact! We would love to hear from people with the following skills: * A strong methodical virtual/hands-on PDCA mindset * A keen understanding of lean principles tools (8 wastes, kaizen, kanban, FMEA, Poka-Yoke etc.) and root cause analysis (A3, 5 Why rsquo;s, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis etc.) and Six Sigma methodologies * Proficiency in using Epicor ERP System, SolidWorks, and ePDM for design and data management * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint * Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills * Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions * Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret and analyse technical data * Experience in tolerance analysis and DFMEA/PFMEA * Excellent communication and presentation skills * Self-motivated, able to work independently, and collaborate effectively in a cross functional team * Education and experience: BSc/BEng (hons) in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) with 2 years related industrial experience / HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) plus 3 years related industrial experience / Level 4 or higher engineering apprenticeship plus 3 years Industrial experience. * Knowledge of food equipment industry-specific regulations and standards (ETL/UL/NSF etc.) * Knowledge of sheet metalwork, welding etc. Flexeserve is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our Partners. Notes: We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note we are not working with recruitment agencies for this role. We are unable to sponsor work visas, all applicants will need to have the right to work in the UK in place