An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to join Bradshaw Electric Vehicles, the leading UK manufacturer and supplier of specialist material handling equipment.
You will be working within a small team, producing all future, current and specialised vehicles for our customers. The work will be varied and exciting, involving all aspects of design from concept through to production for complete new vehicle designs as well as improvements to existing product range. Working on vehicles, for many different industries, anything from motor manufacturing to oil rigs, airports, hospitals, atomic plants, power stations and many more.
Requirements for the position:
- The role would suit a Dynamic and innovative engineer with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Understanding of Vehicle based Mechanical Designing advantageous.
- 3D Solid Modelling experience essential, preferably Solid Works.
- A knowledge of Low voltage electrical and battery powered systems would also be advantageous along with a general understanding of hydraulic systems.
- Ability to work under own initiative and take responsibility for project requirements
- To be able to integrate into a team structure and contribute to fast moving product development.
Duties to include:
- Design of vehicles or special purpose machinery design using manufacturing techniques such as sheet metal work, fabrication, mechanical & electrical assembly.
- Creating and / or amending 3D CAD designs.
- General drawing office practices
- Generating full manufacturing drawings.
- Liaise with other designers, engineers, suppliers and sales staff.
- Liaising with the factory with regard to drawings required for standard and special build requirements.
- Communicating with suppliers over special build items
- Site visits for pre project work and post project work
- Work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Creating and amending Manuals and documentation as required.
- Providing marketing with technical information when necessary
Pay Structure
- Competitive salary
- Auto enrolment pension based on whole salary.
- Profit Share Bonus – This is a variable % of the basic salary paid quarterly if the company achieves its targets. This starts after 12 months continuous employment with the company.
- Bonus for cost saving ideas taken on by the company