Manufacturing Design Engineer
Location
East Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
Manufacturing Design Engineer
Are you keen to work somewhere that’s stimulating and friendly, with loads of opportunities for growth and plenty of freedom to make a real impact? Would you like to be part of a team that is enabling technology for a better world? Kurt J. Lesker could be the place for you!
We are looking for a Manufacturing Design Engineer to join us at the Kurt J. Lesker Company at our European headquarters based in St. Leonards, East Sussex.
Responsibilities:
This is a Mechanical Engineering position that designs and details Vacuum Chambers, Custom Fabrications and machined components coordinating all aspects of manufactured products through Planning, Production and Inspection. Apply knowledge of engineering principles to design products including vacuum chambers, sub-assemblies and vacuum systems.
Key Job Elements:
- Design and detail mechanical components used in the KJLC product lines while following the established procedures
- Meet with Material Control, Key Shop Personnel, and any other resource as required to discuss and understand the entire scope of the project
- Work to budgets and timelines relative to project tasks
- Create Bills of Material in the corporate ERP system
- Interface with our internal machine shop to determine cost effective manufacture
- Interface with subcontractors and outside vendors to procure custom components
Qualifications/Experience:
Required
- Engineering degree or Mechanical Engineering (HND/HNC)
- Strong 3D CAD experience
- Working knowledge of GD&T skills
Preferred
- Experience of working within a Manufacturing Facility
- Experience of Scientific Vacuum Industry
- Hands on Experience via CNC machining, fabrication or TIG Welding
- Experience with Solid Edge or other mid-range modelling package
Your colleagues say you:
- Have a keen eye for the details
- Have great communication skills and a positive attitude
- Can deliver on tasks and projects, takes initiative
Benefits:
We've built a benefits package that invests in our people’s long-term personal and professional growth and well-being. Here’s a sample of what this includes:
- Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Matched pension up to 5%
- Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
- Income protection insurance
- Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Monthly company lunch
- Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave
- Fully funded training/qualifications
- Team building events
- Annual performance reviews and development plans
About Us:
Kurt J. Lesker Company is the leading global provider of high-quality vacuum equipment. We work on applications and manufacture bespoke systems for exciting projects such as space launches, 5G technology, O-LED TV’s and flexible solar panels.
As a global team of around 500 people based across the US, UK, and ASIA we value:
- Sustainability, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork
Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies. Unless stated in the advert we are unable to accept applications from individuals looking to relocate at this current time. This is a full-time, role based at our facility in St Leonards, East Sussex.
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