Job Description

We're looking for a Production Design Engineer to help us turn prototypes into products that can be built efficiently, consistently and at scale. You'll be part of our Technical Product team, working closely with Production and Process Engineering to make sure our Kraken products are ready for the real world.

If you love solving design challenges and want to see your work come to life on the shop floor, this could be the role for you.

What you'll be doing:

Own product designs from prototype through to scalable manufacturing. Improve designs while keeping everything compliant with standards and specs. Optimise for manufacturability - think cost, materials, build sequence, accessibility, repeatability and robustness. Design production tooling, jigs and fixtures. Support Design FMEA to catch and fix potential issues before volume production. Help resolve production issues caused by design. Work closely with Production, Electrical Design and Systems Engineering teams. Support creation of SOPs and work instructions alongside drawings and 3D models. Generate and manage detailed BOMs.

Essential skills, qualifications and expeirence:

Degree, HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Product Design or similar. Confident using CAD software. Experience as a Design Engineer (uni projects count too!). Solid understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and manufacturing methods. Practical mindset and interest in workshop/manufacturing activities. BOM management and MRP tool experience (we use 123). Great team player with strong communication skills.

Desirable skills and experience

Experience in maritime, automotive or aerospace sectors. Knowledge of boatbuilding and marine systems. RCA and problem-solving skills. Familiar with cell manufacturing. Experience with digital workshop management tools.
Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Important to know:

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Application question(s):

Are you eligible to work in the UK? Can you evidence five years' continuous UK residency? Please provide your salary expectations and notice period Can you commit to being onsite Monday to Friday? What experience do you have with BOM management and MRP tool (ie 123) Can you evidence a Degree, HNC or equivalent in mechanical engineering, marine engineering or product design? Can you evidence confidence using CAD software? Can you evidence experience as a Design Engineer - including Uni projects?
Work Location: In person