This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

The purpose of this role is to provide support and expertise in development of coding & marking solutions, covering the full life cycle from new product development to in field support. Our development projects are run with cross functional teams to deliver world class products. The products embody micro-fluidic hydraulic circuits, optics, electronics, real time control systems, graphical user interfaces and software integrated into industrial products, manufactured in medium to high volume and sold worldwide. Projects range from technology development, new product delivery and in-service product enhancements with experience to be gained in product requirements management, clean sheet design, incremental product enhancements, field support and factory support. The work environment is dynamic and friendly, with a commitment to employee development and training. In turn, the projects require strong technical leadership and problem-solving techniques from people with excellent interpersonal skills and strong engineering aptitude. The applicant must be able to assess the defined problems clearly, select & qualify the final solution and ensure the integration of those solutions into the product by the wider R&D teams. The role focuses on the Mechanical aspect of the design, but also involves working closely with Electronics and System engineers and the wider project team, to bring the product to market. The applicant would support, and be supported by, the wider Mechanical Design team to deliver and maintain a wide product range.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be expected to:

• Take part in the design, development and testing of components, assemblies, sub-systems and products at the functional level
• Take ownership for developing solutions and designs to integrate into industrial coding and marking printers
• Facilitate technical risk reviews, FMEA and appropriate risk management activities
• Run and support product or prototype testing to qualify proposed solutions
• Run and partake in cross functional design reviews
• Actively promote liaison with other functions to ensure cohesive integration of all technologies
• Contribute to the delivery of the project as a whole
• Interpret product requirements and create specifications for components, assemblies and sub-systems to be created
• Support design decision making with data from calculation/analysis through simulation, prototyping and functional tests, as well as analysing data to make solid conclusions
• Continuously build skills, competency and knowledge in mechanical design, manufacturing and the industry in general, to ensure our designs and methods are efficient and reliable.
• Ensure you adhere to all SHEQ safe systems, policies, procedures and regulations, and support the wider site and group SHE strategy by helping to make safety processes clear and effective.
• Take responsibility for your own safety and that of those around you. If you see something unsafe, report it, and never bypass or remove safety controls. Report any incidents, H&S improvement opportunities and unsafe conditions immediately to a supervisor, manager or safety representative. You are empowered to stop work if it cannot be done safely.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment by following housekeeping practices.
• Ensure that you wear and correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE) that has been issued to you.
• Participate in all health and safety training that is required in line with your role, and always use the appropriate tools, equipment and protective measures.
• Ensure that high levels of housekeeping are maintained.
• Undertake all tasks as required in accordance with the standard Domino working practices and quality procedure
• Demonstrate and exemplify Company values and Bold Behaviours, setting the standards.
• Engage with DE&I initiatives to create an open and supportive environment for all employees.
• Provide support to existing and new / inexperienced team members to ensure competency and development of the individual in line with business objectives.
• Complete annual training requirements, performance and development discussions as well as Individual Development Plans in line with the company requirements.
• Carry out any other reasonable duty as requested by your Line Manager/Exec Team member.

WHAT YOU WILL DELIVER IN THE FIRST 6,12,18 MONTHS

• Designing Parts / Assembles for function incorporating design manufacture / service / cost
• Design of medium to high volume (20,000 pa), cost sensitive and high reliability products
• Design for, and testing to, product safety approvals
• Design for, and testing to, compliance standards
• Develop a solid domain knowledge on Domino core products.
• Own tasks within mechanical discipline to support activities around our products globally
• Identify the technical risks associated with our projects and track the mitigation progress through project stage gates to launch and field support.
• Identifying the gaps in the requirements, specifications, and knowledge around printing systems and instigate actions to close those gaps.
• Turn the Product & Systems Engineering knowledge into robust printing system products.

ABOUT YOU

OVERVIEW

• Mechanical Design Engineer (or similar).
• Understanding of requirement management, risk management and trade-offs required in development projects.
• Good knowledge about delivering complex, software controlled, electro-mechanical industrial products.
• Ambition to perform the mechanical engineering function for Product & Systems across different Domino print system technologies.
• Ability to communicate and work across the functional boundaries bringing together mechanical, electrical, optical, software, chemists, manufacturing, and the supply chain to drive robust print systems.
• Working with both internal teams and third-party suppliers to deliver connected products.
• Experience and desire for hands-on working on print systems, defining & running experiments, analysing data & drawing conclusions to steer product design decisions.
• Team player and instinctive collaborator across disciplines, business units and locations.
• Positive, good humoured and proactive approach at all times, with the ability to build consensus and influence.

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

• Mechanical Engineering Skills (machine performance robustness & optimisation focused)
• Technical ownership (initiating action and following through to ensure the delivery of results)
• In depth hands on and working experience as a mechanical design engineer, preferably in a product development environment or with a relevant transferable skill set.
• Solid grounding in engineering principles.

SKILLS

• Analytical problem-solving
• Hands on experimentation
• Proficient with Microsoft office applications and CAD systems (SolidWorks preferred)
• Confident presenter

SUCCESS DIFFERENTIATORS

• Eager to learn and confident with hands-on work.
• Gaining an expert domain knowledge of Domino core products.
• Expanding your network to key stakeholder of Product & Systems development and field support.
•  Capability to orchestrate and deliver work packages autonomously.
• Ability to support and mentor less experienced members of the team.
• Keenness to gather data, gain and share knowledge and to use this to make decisions
• Good communication skills to discuss and resolve issues, present proposals and share ideas
• Keen to continuously improve personal skills and expand their knowledge of engineering
• Flexible and adaptable style to tackle a variety of tasks as the projects require
• Comply with all relevant legal and company requirements and contribute to a culture where everyone is focused on doing the right thing, the right way.
• Take pride in working safely, responsibly, and with care for quality and the customer. You understand the importance of following safe systems of work, and bring relevant experience where safety, quality, and customer focus are part of everyday decision-making.
• Being a team player, working together with those in your team and within other departments/sites
• Being organised with good attention to detail and a can-do attitude
• Flexible and adaptable to react to unexpected tasks or customer demand.

Location:

• Bar Hill

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)