Design Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative Design Engineer to join the NPD department at one of the UK's leading shower manufacturers. Aqualisa has been pioneering showers over the past 40 years and we've always tried to understand what it truly means to have a great shower. We know that a great shower does you a world of good and that's why we've never settled for an OK shower and is why we continue to drive innovation and product development. Our goal is to transform ambitious plans into tangible and exhilarating realities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design of innovative showering products and managing the execution of projects from concept through to completion. What you are already great at:

• Project responsibilities will be focused primarily on New Product Development with support on other tactical customer products and current product development when necessary.
• Responsible for New Product Introduction to ensure that NPD activity is delivered on time, on spec and on cost.
• Responsible for delivering parts, assemblies and design requirements from the concept stage to production.
• Write Product Design Specifications (PDS).
• Deliver mechanical assemblies to meet design specifications.
• Concept design and layout of new showering products to meet functional and cost requirements.
• Communicate ideas through drawings, sketches, CAD models and physical models.
• Support with any technical calculations using engineering theory.
• Work with Industrial Designers to ensure all appearance and ergonomic requirements are met.
• Design Proof of Principle and Prototype models.
• Organise the manufacture of models.
• Set-up tests, fixtures and procedures for testing.
• Test models and develop reports.
• Detail development to achieve functional requirement and allow manufacture and assembly of components.
• Define materials to be used in designs and the manufacturing processes to create them.
• Specify components in a design that can be sourced from a supplier - liaise and communicate with suppliers.
• Work with other departments as required to ensure a smooth transition through manufacturing into production., Cultivates Innovation - Always remain curious.
Active Learner - Take every opportunity to grow your own capability. Collaborates - Use your network, sharing knowledge and skills. Plans and Aligns - Make it relevant, make it purposeful Why work for us: We reward our employees not just for the big headline results we reward our teams for how you have positively contributed to the business and that isn't always defined by hitting a financial target. We have a pay for performance culture and reward annually on results. In an ever changing environment its key that you are a curious and nimble learner. We succeed as a team so the ability to collaborate is essential. And to continue to grow and continually challenge you need to ensure you are able to both plan and align so we are all pulling in the same direction. The benefits bit: 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Employee Assistance Programme Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Structure Life Assurance Health & Wellbeing Programme, including health cash plan and employee assistance Pension Plan High St Reward Scheme Refer a Friend Programme Free Parking Frequent Technology User Free Eye Care Flexible working model High 5 Employee Recognition Programme And as an employer who values you, you will be welcomed with open arms and supported to succeed. Our hiring process:
• You will be contacted by a member of our resourcing team for an initial discussion, this may be on Teams.
• You will be invited to site for either a 1 or 2 stage process depending on the role.
• We will inform you ahead of your interview what we will be discussing, we want to give you the opportunity to shine in these meetings.
• Successful candidates will be notified and the start date will be confirmed for when you will be beginning your Fortunes Brand journey.
  
  Excellent track record in design engineering with 5+ years' experience.
• Good experience in the design of plastic injection moulded components for small to medium volume manufacture.
• Good working knowledge of plastics and injection mould tooling.
• Good working knowledge of other manufacturing processes and tooling i.e. die-castings and machined parts (aesthetic & functional applications).
• "Hands-on" - building of prototypes and product testing in the lab.
• Familiarity with electromechanical design including PCB's, switches, solenoids, motors etc.
• Experience of tolerance analysis and clearance and fits review.
• Good design/engineering qualification to degree level (2:1 or above) from a recognised University.
• Specific experience on NPD through to manufacturing and production.
• Experience of working in a high performance and fast paced environment.
Skills:
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Good sketching skills and ability to articulate ideas on paper.
• Good understanding of design engineering, basic mechanical principles, electronics and how showering products work.
• A thirst to learn and engage with teams and people of different backgrounds.
• Creative, solution driven with analytical underpinning - applies thinking quickly.
• Applies process and common sense to get to desired outcomes.
• Ability to appreciate and prioritise key issues.
• High level of general communication skills both verbal and written.
• Good organisational skills.
• High standards on quality, responsive to teams around them.
• Ability to multitask - must be able to work on more than one project at any given time.
• Be willing to share knowledge for the benefit/development of others.
What your colleagues say about you:
• Willing to be obsessed with showers.
• Team player - complement the R&D team as well as collaborate effectively with teams outside of R&D.
• Good communicator - must escalate issues to project management in a timely manner so as not to compromise the project schedule.
• Must have a sense of urgency.
  
  Fortune Brands Innovations
• Westerham, Kent
• Permanent
• Full-time
• 17 hours ago
Fortune Brands Innovations are a US based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of a collection of leading luxury UK brands: Shaws of Darwen, Perrin & Rowe, and Victoria & Albert Baths, which we market under the umbrella brand, House of Rohl. In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market leading digital showering technology. All of our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products. With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people who are dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow. Our people are what make our business, and we truly care about creating a 'Home for All' where employees are empowered to make a difference, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We are passionate about rewarding excellence and helping people to grow, both personally and professionally, during their time with us. If you are looking for opportunities within a progressive, innovative, and nurturing organisation; and have the energy, passion, and commitment to deliver excellence, we would love to hear from you. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Design Engineer within our growing New Product Design Team. In a nutshell you will be responsible for, Fortune Brands Innovations are a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of leading luxury British brands, Shaws, Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada. We market these together under the House of Rohl name. In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology. Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products. With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people, dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow. Watch our short video to discover more about Perrin & Rowe, Shaws, Riobel and Victoria + Albert - the brands that make up the House of Rohl. Fortune Brands Innovations