Would you like to be part of a team that is developing and manufacturing market leading products?
Would you like to get hands on with award winning product innovation?
If your answer is YES then read about an exciting new opportunity with BROOKVENT at our head office in Dunmurry.
Closing date for CVs is 31.08.15. Email garyt@brookvent.co.uk
The Company
Brookvent is an award winning manufacturer of domestic ventilation products and is currently developing its range of passive and mechanical ventilation products for new export, and existing GB and ROI markets.
The Role
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the person will assist with the design, development and testing of new and existing products for the domestic ventilation market; provide technical support for existing products, and become the point of contact regarding ventilation legislation. The person should be experienced in Solidworks and have strong experience in injection moulding, materials selection and general manufacturing techniques. Previous experience in a specification product would be desirable.
The Duties
• Provide technical support on all areas of domestic ventilation. Support the sales and installation teams on technical aspects of the product.
• Assist with the design and development of new products from concept to production sign off.
• Assist with the validation of new products by sourcing prototypes and testing.
• Work with new and existing suppliers to achieve accurate cost and lead-times.
• Manage the work-in-progress and current BOM’s Coordinate with production team to ensure smooth transition into production.
• Work within tight timescales to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Explore new ideas and solutions to further develop the product range across various export markets.
• Assist with the VA/VE programme to reduce production costs.
The Person
• Preferably a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent subject).
• Excellent team working and communication skills.
• At least 1-2 years new product development using Solidworks.
• High level understanding of design-for-manufacture of injection moulded parts.
• Familiar with setting up and maintaining BOM’s in SAGE (Line 1000).
• Good understanding of electrical components, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Experience of achieving deliverables against a new product development processes.
• Fully conversant with MS Office applications.
Starting salary will be circa £25k and dependant on experience. Brookvent is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all eligible candidates.