Design Engineer

Ingersoll-Rand plc; Margate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Design Engineer in Margate. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in engineering industrial products and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Key responsibilities include evaluating existing products, designing new systems, and ensuring quality standards. The role offers various perks, including a company pension and health cashback plan, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified professionals.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Salary Sacrifice Company Pension Contribution

Death in Service Benefit

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Health Cashback Plan

Refer a friend/family

10% of Salary in Shares

Employee Assist Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with engineering of industrial products.
• Ability to interface with departments and customers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing products for redesign based on feedback.
• Utilize engineering technology for product development.
• Develop project timelines and cost comparisons.
• Design new products and detailed drawings.
• Specify product testing and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with industrial products

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ME and/or EE)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Computer Aided Engineering

Job description

About Us

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EMCO Wheaton and TODO are part of the Ingersoll Rand Transport Solutions family. EMCO Wheaton has been the first name in premium fluid transfer systems engineered to meet and exceed the growing demands of businesses across the fuel transportation spectrum. From fuel tank truck equipment to bus fleet and aviation fuelling systems, EMCO Wheaton designs and manufactures bespoke solutions that help keep vehicles moving safely and efficiently at all times.

Job Title

Design Engineer

Location

Channel Road, Margate

Job Summary

Applies theories and principles to both simple and complex work including the design, product characteristics and documentation necessary to produce the product in quantity. Works with Marketing to ensure the best possible commercialization of the. Works with Manufacturing to ensure smooth transition from prototype to production.

Responsibilities

• Research & Evaluation: Evaluates existing products for re‑design based on issues raised by customers, vendors or internal team. Assesses functions to determine whether new product would enhance existing product line or provide additional function for customers. Collects data on products through reports, testing and customer information. This function also conducts product benchmarking and new technology exploration/development.
• Tools: Utilises computer aided engineering, analytical, and sophisticated instrumentation technology to assist in the development of company products. Maintains professional technical competence in fields of engineering science.
• Customer Design: Develops project timelines and product cost comparisons, selects materials, commercial parts and technical data.
• Design: Designs new and/or re‑designs existing product line. Produces designs, complex layouts, assemblies, detail parts drawings and generates associated bills of material. Ensures designs support cost effectiveness.
• Testing: Specifies product testing. Follows up appropriately in correcting errors. Works with QA to ensure quality and ISO standards are met.
• Quality: Follows ISO and other global quality standards/guidelines as required regarding design and production of new/revised products. Assists manufacturing and quality departments in correcting any problems encountered in the machine shop or on the assembly floor.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 plus years’ experience with engineering of industrial products, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ME and/or EE) or equivalent international degrees. Master’s degree a plus.
• Excellent communication skills necessary (both written and verbal). Ability to interface with staff at all levels in other departments i.e. Procurement, Manufacturing, Shipping, Sales & Marketing, as well as with customers.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave
• Salary Sacrifice Company Pension Contribution
• Death in Service Benefit
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Health Cashback Plan Westfield – Including discounts at gyms and retailers
• Refer a friend/family
• 10% of Salary in Shares Granted After Applicable Length of Service
• Employee Assist Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme