Senior Product Development Engineer

at  Kinetica UK Ltd

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

We are looking for an experienced Product Development/Design Engineer with experience in designing pressurised or hydraulic systems to join the NPD department of an expanding instrumentation industry in the Southeast London/ Kent. This is a varied role that encompasses product design, prototype building and testing.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Educated to degree level in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks or proven adaptability if not.
• Hands-on experience designing and testing pressurised or hydraulic systems.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to travel within the UK or abroad as needed.
• Ability to work onsite full time.
• Other beneficial attributes:
• Experience developing test methods and procedures.
• A knowledge of relevant ASME design standards.
• Project management experience.

• Design pressurised interfaces for scientific instruments/equipment to ASMR design standards and pressure directives.
• Create, update and maintain technical files.
• Product validation and verification.
• Lead the design and testing of new products in collaboration with internal departments.
• Ensure that existing product designs are updated according to change requests, specifications and quality and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication across the business concerning updates.
• Assist with the innovation pipeline.
• Assist with continuous improvement.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Maintain an awareness of the latest manufacturing and engineering techniques.