Job Description

Overview

Do you have a passion for engineering?
Do you smile when you see beautiful designs?
Do you get excited at the roar of engines or motors spinning?
Are you bursting with creativity and want to do something a little different?
Then read on, as this job could be for you!

Who are we?

Gigglepin Winches are based in Hildenborough, Kent and work at the forefront of Electric Winch and Off-highway product design.
We produce market leading innovations that are used in Professional, Race, Automotive, Marine, Defence and Aviation around the world.
We are constantly developing new ideas, while updating existing products and product ranges.

The Exciting bit:

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our happy, forward thinking team.
They must be self-motivated, hardworking and able to think outside the box.
Applicants must be proficient in the use of SolidWorks and able to solve problems, create designs and drawings ready for prototype, testing and production.
Engineers will be working to develop innovative new products and update existing designs.
This is not a desk bound job and successful applicants will be working to help create prototypes, test scenarios and full production modelling.

At Gigglepin we use the latest 3d additive technologies including carbon infused FDM and SLS machines for production and prototyping alongside our in house laser and test rigs. A new tool room is currently being commissioned with CNC Mill's and CNC lathes. Engineers will be given full training with these machines and encouraged to utilise these facilities.

Who Rocks this Roll?

You need to be proactive with a great can do attitude and a glass half full approach. Someone that is looking for an opportunity to move upwards in a Design Engineer career. You need to be a team player and able contribute to company life in the office and workshops. To be able to dig deep when required and to make the most of every moment and be the sort of person who thrives in a challenging, but rewarding environment.
You will have a fundamental understanding of CAD design programmes and a good knowledge of Solidworks, Solid Cam and know how to get the best out of it.
Knowledge of gears and gearboxes would be an advantage.
When designing you will be able to produce accurate project costings and be able to source components or skills required to complete your tasks.
You will know how to construct, implement and process a test programme to a predetermined schedule.
You will have an understanding of accessing and processing analytics, and be able to interrogate them to produce knowledge that can be used to create better products and improved designs for our portfolio and customers.

Reasons to be cheerful:

Great rates of pay with over time available

Training for CAD modules, 3D technologies, laser and test equipment

Opportunities for career progression

Health care

Staff discount scheme (big discounts from many major suppliers)

Get to work with a family run company that does everything a little better

To the Future:

Gigglepin celebrate their 29th anniversary in 2026 and we are proud of our history, but recognise the importance of the future.
It is our continued aim to invest in people, technology and the latest machinery to provide a great place to work, while continually improving the service and products we offer to our customers.

Reasons to be cheerful part 2:

30 days paid annual leave including bank holidays

Clothing supplied

Pension contributions

Company events

Gigglepin trust scheme (allows staff to attend doctors, dentists etc without using holiday)

Access to Join the Gigglepin race team at home and abroad

Free on-site parking

Hours of work Mon/Fri 8am till 5pm (30 minute lunch break)

Salary based on experience and drive

32/38,000 per year

Apply with a full CV and cover letter to

jim@gigglepin4x4.net

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person