Product Designer / Design Engineer

Widely regarded as industry leading and innovative within our sector, Zepf Technologies UK as a business is focused on the design and manufacture of container handling changeparts.

Our design team are responsible for producing solutions to meet our customers varying needs, whether it be the introduction of new products on a packaging line to solving an existing problem. Minimising downtime is key in any production environment and our products contribute to improved efficiencies in this area.

This role requires taking complete ownership of projects from initial customer enquiry, through design before then inspecting manufactured parts prior to dispatch.  

While there’s a common group of key skills and tasks involved, there’s always opportunities for development or expansion in the role.

KEY TASKS

• Developing and maintaining customer relationships
• Assessing customer requests to provide the best solutions for their needs
• Carrying out on site survey visits of customer equipment through the use of 3D metrology grade scanners to allow Zepf Technologies UK products to be installed
• Providing bespoke solutions based on Zepf Technologies UK product range using the latest 3D Autodesk modelling techniques
• Providing innovative solutions to customer issues that expand our existing product portfolio
• Taking part in design review meetings with customers
• Producing detailed part and assembly drawings for manufacture
• Preparation of purchase requisitions & associated bill of material files
• Use CAM software to program parts for production on CNC machinery

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Post qualification work experience in an engineering design role. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate strong experience of working with large quantity assemblies and machined components.
• A proven, demonstrable and deep working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor software.
• Good time management skills to ensure production schedules are met
• Good communication & interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will be able to work on projects as part of a team or on an individual basis.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• A valid driving licence and passport. The nature of this role requires occasional travel to customer sites globally.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a minimum HNC Qualification in a Product or Mechanical Design Engineering discipline.

Desirable SKILLS:

• Autodesk Inventor & Autocad experience
• CAM software experience
• Previous experience within the packaging industry
• Understanding of ISO 9001 systems
• Awareness of Health & Safety legislation
• Project management skills

ADDITIONAL INFO:

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY RESPOND TO CANDIDATES WE ARE CONSIDERING FOR THE ROLE

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.