Job Description

The Company:

With innovation and engineering at the heart of our business, Amphenol Ltd (ALTD) has been at the forefront of using the latest technologies and practices for over 50 years to meet the needs of interconnection in a variety of applications. As part of the Amphenol Corporation - a leading global interconnect Fortune 500 specialist company, ALTD is continuing to grow and significantly investing in the future.



Based in Whitstable Kent, ALTD has maintained its status as a market leader in the Aerospace and Military industries and growth targets remain on track as part of our strategic plan. With c230 employees across a wide range of disciplines, our end-to-end manufacturing capabilities provide endless opportunities for our employees to grow their career and professional experiences.



More information on the job vacancy you have selected is available below, however if you have any additional questions please contact the HR Department on 01227 773200 or email HR@amphenol.co.uk:

The Vacancy:

Purpose of the role:

The design of new products & concepts, in-line with the business requirements.

Duties and responsibilities:

Designs, verifies, prepares and maintains detailed technical design drawings, schematics or specifications using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (currently Creo) and Microsoft software packages (Excel, Word etc) ready for manufacture. Able to manage, prioritise and progress multiple projects to NPI plan, Prepares Manufacturing & Process Instructions as required for new products. Resolves manufacturing issues in the early stages of product design and development. Works closely with design briefs to resolve design details or discrepancies, or to prepare drawings of unusual, complex, or original designs which require a high degree of precision using CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) equipment. Coordinates drawing and drawing control activities. Good understanding of current and new emerging manufacturing methods. Interfaces as necessary with both internal and external customers during the design process. Supports the design and development of test rigs. Ensures products are developed to achieve compliance with design objectives. Provides a formal handover of designed product to the Manufacturing Process Engineering group, via pre-production process & design reviews. Adherence to current Amphenol policies typically including COSHH for the introduction of new materials/chemicals into test, development or Production. Carries out such other duties that may be reasonably requested.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

Minimum BEng level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Scientific subject Currently or working towards Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status and member of Professional Engineering Institution.

Experience

Minimum 3 years Design Engineering experience preferably in Automotive or Aerospace manufacturing industry Experienced using CREO or similar 3D CAD and product lifecycle management software Experience of design for manufacture and design for assembly NPI Gate review process/ Production readiness

Technical Knowledge

Mechanical bias knowledge with some electrical familiarity Good understanding of GD&T and creation of detail and manufacturing drawings to BS8888 or similar Understanding of following design development process including risk assessment and DFMEA, DFM/A (design for manufacture and assembly)

Skills & Competencies

Understanding manufacturing processes and tolerances Ability to clearly communicate technical information to technical and non technical colleagues Strong interpersonal and team working skills Ability to manage self and work to meet deadlines under pressure

Desirable Criteria

Experience

Familiar with AS9100, AS13100, AS9145 (APQP) Previous experience of material selection, with understanding of plating finishes Previous experience of mechanical properties of materials, with experience of simulation and physical test to prove out design Experience of design reviews and ensuring production problems are robust and the product is produced to the desired quality

Technical Knowledge

Electrical knowledge with Mechanical skills A good understanding of the NPI process and getting products into manufacture

The Benefits:

Group Personal Pension Plan Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Company Sick Pay Cycle to Work Scheme Subsidised Restaurant facility Free onsite parking

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