Design Engineer

Job title:

Design Engineer

Company

Freightliner Group

Job description

Freightliner is the UK’s largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning teamWe are looking for the right individual to support the Shipping Container Conversion team with design, pricing, quoting of products and projects to suit our customers’ varied requirements and specification.The role is full time, permanent position.Key responsibilities of the Design Engineer:

• To provide technical quotations for customers.
• To support the Design and Operations team with project delivery.
• To support the Sales and Marketing teams with product design and service delivery.
• To draft technical layouts & plans for client approval (AutoCAD 2017, Inventor 2017).
• To specify project requirements to component and subcomponent level, source parts and compile bills of materials when necessary.
• To compile technical/product support documentation (Datasheets /COSH/ Manuals).
• To support the interacting with sub-contractors to support delivery of the projects (electrical, mechanical, civils trades).
• To attend customer sites to meet with clients, suppliers or subcontractors.
• To assist with compiling technical documentation for tender submissions.
• To source relevant standards and documentation (building regs, compliance codes).
• To utilise company CRM and MRP software systems to facilitate sales and workflow management of projects and materials.

Requirements of the Design Engineer:Essential

• Experience using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor ideally in ISO container fabrication.
• Engineering or other relevant degree.
• Ability to read & understand technical manufacturing drawings.
• Proven record of accomplishment in drafting and DTM – Design to Manufacture.
• Proven record of Customer Service, particularly in understanding client requirements.
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).

Desirable

• Metal fabrication or construction industry knowledge or qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of H&S requirements in a construction or fabrication environment.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations.
• Project support or Project management experience.
• Exposure to modular construction techniques.
• Knowledge or electrical and/or plumbing systems.

Please be advised that successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Expected salary

Location

Southampton

Job date

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:13:04 GMT

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