Job Title: Design and Technical Engineer Location: Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AN Salary: GBP34,000 to GBP38,000 per annum (dependant on experience) Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: Mon:Thurs 07:30 to 16:00/Fri 07:30 to 12:50 (38 hours) About The Company: As one of the UKs leading heating element manufacturers, Heatrod offer a wide range of products from standard straight elements through to customer bespoke equipment. Our success is built on our ability to satisfy our customers by providing quality products, outstanding customer service and delivering on time every time We combine a growing industrial manufacturing base with a thriving distribution business. The engineering team are at the forefront of the business in defining initial concepts with our customers and then using standard tools and processes in developing those concepts into usable products and bespoke engineered solutions. Purpose of Role: Reporting to the Technical and Design Manager, this role will be responsible for designing and specifying products that meet the needs of our wide range of customers. Working closely and providing key information to the production team; technical and costing support to the sales team, working with colleagues across our and the and global group business in following new product development processes will be core to the role. Main duties: * Provide technical and design engineering support to Sales. * Calculate direct cost of manufactured products ready for quoting. * Create manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks * Update and produce manufacturing data, BOMs and routes ready for production planning. * Maintain records of drawings, documents and key paperwork. * New product development and assisting these into production along with SOPs. * Aligning and following standard NPD processes across group businesses * Identify potential suppliers of new parts and materials. * Work closely with production engineering, quality and production to maximise efficiency. * Undertake project work to drive continual improvement through the business * Undertake other reasonable tasks as requested by the Senior Industrial Engineer and OPs Manager * Liaising with customers on new and existing products Note: Training will be provided on current systems to assist with main duties above, i.e. BOMs, record archiving and NPD processes. Person Specification Personal Skills And Attributes: * Positive, outgoing and can do attitude * Innovative and always looking to improve current processes * Good communication skills, working closely with customers and potential customers * Good Time Management and organisation skills Experience: Essential knowledge and experience: * Good Computer Skills including MS Office * Competent in Solid Works for producing 3D models and drawings * At least 5 years experience working in a similar technical based role * Experience of project work and managing multiple projects at one time * Experience of working in a customer facing role * Ability to work to deadlines Desirable knowledge and experience: * 5S experience * Lean Manufacturing and Design experience * ISO 9001 experience * Experience in the heating element industry would be an advantage Education And Training: * HND or Degree qualified in a suitable engineering, Technical or Mechanical discipline * class written and oral communication skills What we can offer you: * 25 days holiday, increases with length of service * Cash Health Plan/Discount Scheme * Free onsite parking * Great company social events * Cycle to Work Scheme * Pension Scheme * Training and Development Opportunities, both internally/externally to the business Please Note: No agencies. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Design Technician, Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechani