Design Engineer

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: York

Salary: Competitive – Depending on experience.

Job type: Full time Permanent. Hours: 7.30am – 4.00pm with regular overtime.

You may not have heard of Stage One, but you will have seen our work. We deliver exciting and innovative projects within the creative industries, from Olympic Cauldrons to TV sets, from giant artworks to jaw-dropping structures. End clients include Google, The BBC, The Brits, Amazon, Netflix, and even governments of rarely visited nations.

Our work can be seen around the world and falls into the following categories: large-scale events, theatre and TV sets, ceremonies, art installations and architectural pavilions. Stage One is a unique and innovative company to work for. Our clients come to us for help solving complex design challenges, turning their concepts and visions into things of beauty.

We are a multi-disciplined manufacturing facility spread over 14,000Sqm of estate. We are based in four giant hangars that house engineering, fabrication, woodwork, finishing and a specialist manufacturing facility.

The Design & Drafting department plays an important role helping to facilitate the successful delivery of complex projects. The team is made up of multi-disciplined engineers, designers and technical specialists, who collaborate with each other to provide coordinated engineering solutions that meets the defined objectives.

The Role:

We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic & highly motivated Design Engineer within our Design & Drafting department.

As a member of the Design & Drafting department, the role will be based at our Tockwith office, York, with primary focus on the design and engineering of projects spanning the architectural, construction, exhibition, and live event sectors. Whilst experience within these fields would be a distinct advantage, consideration will be given to candidates with exceptional skillsets from other sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce drawings that are suitable for manufacturing and installation purposes.
• Provide advanced design solutions on projects.
• Produce 3D models using Autodesk Inventor.
• Check drawings by others, ensuring their fitness for purpose.
• Act as drafting lead on single and multi-disciplined projects as and when required.
• Liaise with other members of the project team to achieve a coordinated engineering solution that meets the defined objectives.
• Ensure that quality and consistency of output (drawings, models etc.) is always maintained.
• Assist in the development of processes to improve efficiency and project delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Provide technical support to the Production Team.

The above list of duties is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope and grading of the post.

Person specification:

Qualifications:

• Qualified in a relevant engineering discipline / or proven industry experience (Essential)

Knowledge:

• Understanding of the design process, and its associated documentation. (Essential)
• Extensive knowledge of drafting standards and technical drawing. (Essential)
• Extensive knowledge of designing and detailing with timber (Desirable)
• Understanding of joinery and associated manufacturing processes (Desirable)
• Extensive knowledge of designing and detailing structural steel and sheet metal (Desirable)
• Knowledge of designing and detailing other(s) (GRP, machined components) (Desirable)

Skills, abilities and competencies:

• Drafting and modelling in Autodesk Inventor or equivalent CAD package (gained in a working environment) (Essential)
• Checking the work of peers (designs, drawings, models etc.) (Essential)
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people (Essential)
• Technical drawing to BS 8888 or other professional standards (Desirable)
• Autodesk Vault, and / or Revit, and / or AutoCAD (gained in a working environment) (Desirable)

Positive Attributes:

• Positive attitude to work. (Essential)
• Highly organised and able to work flexibly, under pressure and to tight deadlines. (Essential)
• Drive, enthusiasm and commitment. (Essential)
• Willingness to undertake relevant training as appropriate. (Essential)
• Enthusiasm to support other areas of the department as required. (Essential)

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