Job title: Design Engineer (Mechanical)
Reports to: Engineering Manager

Please only apply if you

• Qualify to work in the UK already
• Currently Live a commutable distance from the office (1hour)

This role is an opportunity to join a successful UK company with a strong brand, at a time of international growth. The company designs dual control pedal systems which have been the UK Industry Standard for many years.

Caring for our staff is as important as supporting our customers, as a result He-Man has achieved Investors in People (IIP) at GOLD level. A career at He-Man is not only about you giving your best to the company, it’s also about He-Man supporting you to develop into the best you can be.

THE ROLE

He-Man Dual Controls Ltd is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Design Engineer with a hands-on approach and an eye for detail to join our friendly team specialised in the design and manufacture of automotive dual-control systems.

The candidate must have experience in 3D modelling and drafting, ideally using Inventor, mechanism design, preparation of BOM’s and production of technical publications.

Responsibilities

• Developing 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings and physical prototypes using common workshop machinery, often within short timescales.
• Ownership of the design phase from specification through drawing release, ERP system population and production.
• Supporting the development of products with an understanding of reliability and performance requirements, including all aspects of the product design criteria, product function and customer needs.
• Ensuring quality in a product’s design for usability, reliability, functionality and manufacturability.
• Applying design to cost and design for manufacturability methods to support company objectives.
• Contributing as a team member within the Engineering team, carrying out assigned responsibilities/sharing knowledge/identifying process improvements to improve department efficiency.
• Working collaboratively with interfacing team members in all aspects of work, including observing all Health and Safety measures.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION

Essential skills:

• Minimum of 3 years 3D mechanical design experience using Inventor (other CAD platforms will be considered)
• HNC or above in an engineering related subject
• Competent operation of common workshop machinery
• Time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly motivated team player
• Familiarity with finite element analysis methods
• Personal attributes must include our companies Core Employee Characteristics
• Maintain and promote compliance to all SH&E legislation.
• Full driving license
• Sheet metal design experience
• Experience within a production environment.
• Automotive background knowledge

Independence level/Reports to / succession / Training

• A combination of team-based and individual design activities
• Reports to the Engineering Manager
• Likely succession for this role would be
• Senior Design Engineer
• Production Cell Leader

Potential training in this role

• 123 ERP systems
• He-Man bespoke systems training

Hours of work

Monday - Thursday: 07:30 to 16:00, Friday: 07:30 to 15:00 (39 hrs per week)

Benefits & Package

You have the chance to work for an inspirational engineering company making revolutionary products that really can make a difference to people’s lives.

£30,000 - £43,000 depending on Experience.

You will also receive:

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Enrolment in company pension programme (if eligible)
• Free Parking
• Simply Health medical cash back plan.

CORE CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESFUL CANDIDATE

Attitude

• Demonstrates a positive, proactive and helpful attitude towards the team and the business.
• Tackles assigned tasks with a can do and right first time approach.
• Actively promotes the company core values.

Reliability

• A self-starter that can be trusted to complete assigned tasks within the agreed timeframe without direct supervision once trained to defined procedures.

Achieving Results

• Likes to be judged on performance.
• Results orientated against standards and goals.
• Passionate about achieving objectives and targets and will help drive others to achieve them.

Punctuality

• Demonstrates a good timekeeping record, ready to start work at the allocated time, through until the allocated finish time.

Ownership and Personal Responsibility

• Ability to demonstrate the ownership and personal responsibility for delivering required tasks and team goals and not seek to blame others.

Communication

• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals to ensure that they understand the information and the message.

Professionalism

• Presents the company in a positive manner at all times.
• Treats colleagues with respect.
• Uses language appropriate for the situation and workplace.
• Treats company property and equipment as if it were their own.

Willingness to learn

• Exhibits a desire to learn new skills and tasks as and when the opportunities arise within the Company.

Teamwork

• Actively works as part of a team in supporting colleagues where required to ensure all the departmental and Company goals are successfully met.

Flexibility

• Willing to rotate around tasks within department and move to other departments as required to support.
• Willing to work additional hours where required to ensure targets are met.

Organisation

• Ability to organise and prioritise assigned tasks to ensure they are all fulfilled in line with the Company expectations and KPIs.

Problem Solving

• Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, identify root cause and determine solutions whilst actively working with others to resolve the issues.

Decision making

• Ability to take action consistent with available facts and constraints and anticipated consequences.
• Attention to detail always seeks to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when carrying out a task.

Excellence

• Persistent drive to improve processes and eliminate waste from the Company.
• Actively engages and participates in improvement activities.

Compliance

• Works within all company rules and procedures (Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality/ISO, Company Procedures, Employee Handbook etc).

Core Literacy

• Competent at the use of English (verbal, written & reading) and Maths.
• Able to use provided IT equipment to efficiently complete tasks where required through the appropriate systems.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Southampton, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Available to start within the next 8-12 weeks (DEAL BREAKER)

Experience:

• Live within <60 minutes of Southampton: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person