Senior Design Engineer
Description For Senior Design Engineer
The Senior Design Engineer at Trexon is a crucial member of the engineering team, responsible for creating detailed design drawings and technical documentation while managing the drafting team's workload and training new members. This role involves leading the creation of general harness and assembly drawings using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in these tools, strong leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of drafting standards.
Key responsibilities include developing accurate 3D models and 2D drawings, managing team productivity, providing mentorship, and ensuring high-quality outputs. The role also involves collaborating with various stakeholders, participating in design reviews, and implementing quality control measures. The Senior Design Engineer will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
Located in Aberdeen, UK, this position offers an opportunity to work with Hydro Group, a part of Trexon. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in translating conceptual designs into manufacturable solutions while leading process improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with significant experience in a similar position, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Join Trexon to leverage your expertise in design engineering, team leadership, and technical documentation in a dynamic and challenging environment. Your contributions will be crucial in maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency in the design and drafting processes, ultimately contributing to the company's success in delivering innovative solutions.
Responsibilities For Senior Design Engineer
- Create detailed design drawings and technical documentation
- Manage workload of the drafting team
- Train new team members
- Create general harness and general assembly drawings
- Utilize Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault for 3D models and 2D drawings
- Develop accurate representations of product components, assemblies, systems, and harness layouts
- Manage and allocate drafting team workload
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior draftsmen
- Lead onboarding and training of new team members
- Generate comprehensive technical documentation, including BOMs and assembly instructions
- Participate in and lead design reviews
- Manage and update design files
- Conduct thorough reviews of design work
- Implement quality control measures
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently
Requirements For Senior Design Engineer
- Extensive experience and proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault
- In-depth knowledge of drafting standards and best practices (e.g., BS8888)
- Strong leadership abilities with experience in managing and mentoring a team
- Proven experience in training and developing team members
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Significant experience in a similar role
- Ability to handle complex projects with multiple stakeholders
