Design Engineer (Knutsford-based role) Ref. TGJOB011

Posted: 11th October 2021

If you are looking for a new career, family owned lift manufacturer Terry Lifts requires an experienced Design Engineer to join our busy and diverse team.

The role will include responsibility for new projects and the on-going development of current products. The successful candidate will contribute to our success by working not only on their own initiative, but also by working with other departments in the business, our suppliers and customers.

Most important is an open-mindedness and willingness to provide colleagues with the highest levels of support and a genuine desire to assist a successful team in achieving an ever-increasing demand for its products. You will enjoy working within a challenging environment.

In return you can expect a competitive package including a company pension and death-in-service benefit. You will be put on a comprehensive in-house training programme to get you fully up-to-speed with the wide range of products manufactured. On-going support will be provided to ensure you maintain the company’s high standards.

Essential Skills and Experience:

UK-based degree in Engineering, Physics or Maths
Minimum 1 year industrial experience in a Design Engineer role
Well-motivated and creative
Able to demonstrate lateral thinking
An excellent command of spoken and written English
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work under pressure
IT Literate, including competence with Microsoft Office
Proficient at working with spreadsheets

Desirable Experience:

Training and/or experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Hands-on experience with machining, welding, carpentry or mechanical assembly would be beneficial
Working knowledge or interest in electrics would be beneficial

The Role:

Using PTC CREO 8 3D CAD package to design new products and mechanisms, and modify existing parts
Value engineering projects
Contributing to design discussions
Performing calculations to verify designs
Progressing projects for new parts and assemblies from a conceptual design through into production
Carrying out testing and quality checks on both new and existing parts
Responsibility for the creation of new bills of materials and the manipulation of existing bills
Liaising with suppliers with regards to parts manufacture, delivery and cost
Creating technical drawings for both new and existing parts

Hours:

39-hour working week

We offer:

Competitive salary based on experience
Company Pension Scheme
Health and Wellbeing support service
22 days holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
Two years’ death-in-service benefit from first day of employment to age 65

How to apply

For vacancy TGJOB0011 please complete an application form and an equality and diversity form.

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Application Form

Equality and Diversity Form

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Quoting Job Reference TGJOB0011, please send the completed forms, along with any supporting documentation, to:

Email: hr@terrylifts.co.uk

Postal Address:

HR Department
Terry Group Ltd
Longridge Trading Estate
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 8PR