Development Engineer

Development Engineer (Product Design & Manufacturing) Based at our Altham site Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits. The Senator Group is one of the UK’s largest design led manufacturers of contract furniture working with some world renowned clients across sectors including; Corporate, Leisure & Hospitality, Education and Healthcare. Employing 1,500 staff with manufacturing operations across East Lancashire and US, our business is a genuine success story and since being established in the early 1970’s has grown from strength to strength through our unique design and manufacturing of innovative office furniture which we supply to our network of customers across 70 countries. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Development Engineer to join our Design & Development team and take responsibility for p roviding technical advice and support on new product development projects , producing prototypes through 3D printing and model making . This highly varied and hands on role requires applicants who can think outside the box to arrive at the best solutions to meet design needs, s upport ing the Design Team advising on best practice in assembling product, arranging and coordinating test build programmes for new products and p roviding training support to internal and external install ation teams . As an experienced Development Engineer you will have a minimum of 2 years’ product development experience ideally within furniture manufacturing with knowledge and understanding of castings, injection mouldings, aluminium and plastic extrusions and fabrications. Comfortable working under pressure with a constantly changing workload, ideal applicants will be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work, able to read, understanding and interpret engineering drawings and discuss ideas using industry standard engineering terminology and have a full understanding of test standards and the role they play in product design. Educated to HNC/HND level in an Engineering or a design related discipline you will be proficient in Microsoft packages and experienced in the use of 3D CAD & Printing using Solidworks. A great place to work with a real family culture, we offer excellent working conditions, first class training and the opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career for those wanting to realise their ambitions. We also offer a highly competitive salary as well as other fantastic benefits which include a fully subsidised canteen and regular social events. Benefits Include; · Contributory Pension Scheme · 24 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) · Ongoing Personal Development · Personal Company Medical Plan · Subsidised Canteen · Free Life Assurance · Family Fun Day · Long Service Award · Free Parking If you’re interested in finding out more about the role and The Senator Group, please apply now. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to reply back to all applicants. If you have not heard anything after four weeks you should assume on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89808795