Filtermist is a Telford based company that supports our customers by providing them and their employees with clean air solutions, which is at the heart of our brand. The role is based at our Telford headquarters, some international travel maybe required, and will encompass the following responsibilities.
- Lead and be involved in the initial concept, design, development and management of projects for a range of products within the Filtermist Group ensuring the excellence and quality of the work carried out, using a structured product introduction process.
- Organise and effectively manage projects.
- Introduce and support current product improvements.
- Provide technical support to all internal and external customers.
- This role will require some international travel.
The following list of duties is not exhaustive and may be added to or varied as the Engineering department is a
growing area of the business.
Internal & External Customer Management
Provide a comprehensive service to customers and potential customers of Filtermist International from project
enquiry, through written or verbal scope(s) of work, quotation generation, order entry, acknowledgement and works
orders.
R&D/New Product Development
work with the Engineering team to design and develop new products, from concept to commercial product, to
develop existing products with the aim of maintaining/improving market share, reducing costs, and widening their
scope of applications including:
- Developing project estimates,
- Agreeing realistic and achievable time frames (and then ensure the wider engineering team deliver against these milestones)
- Cost and risk
- Arrange and/or Design technical manuals for all new or updated products
- Work with the Purchasing department to provide technical advice and approval for all externally sourced products
- Preparing technical documentation for the product, including drawings, diagrams and descriptions where required
- Coordinating resources allocated to the project from outside R&D (E.G. Purchasing, Production and Test Engineering) to ensure that a complete package is delivered to the company's sales channels.
- Obtaining relevant certification to show compliance with applicable standards and ensuring the wider engineering team is qualified to a sufficient standard that meets all customer and regulatory requirements.
Relationship Management
- Liaise with other departments within the Group and /or consultants and professional bodies to obtain additional technical help and support as and when required.
Technical Support
- Provide technical advice and guidance in the use of the company's products to all internal and external employees, including the provision of product briefings and training material for all new/updated products and services.
- Support customer meetings, including visiting customer sites if necessary, and provide technical input as required.
Administration & Accounting
- Develop and organise training sessions and resources for both export distributors and new sales team members.
- Overseas travel may be required. The appointed candidate will be responsible for maintaining the engineering change database for all manufactured products.
Reporting
- Provide robust monthly reports for the Group Engineering Manager, reporting project adherence with regards to costs, completion, and any additional deliverables.
Housekeeping
- Ensure the correct levels of drawing revision controls are in place and adhered to.
- Ensure all project lists/ timelines and project plans are up to date and visible
- Ensure the engineering team are compliant to internal processes and procedures and compliant to external governing requirements.
Skills
- Knowledge of structural design and vessel design. This is vital for understanding stiffening requirement for vessels operating at different pressures and vacuum ratings and for being able to design support steelwork for units sited externally (and therefore subject to wind loadings etc.) and for units that are installed on extended supports etc.
- An understanding of fluid and powder dynamics. Understanding how materials flow and what the potential pitfalls can be is essential so that hopper geometry and design will ensure effective discharge of product from the collector or filter unit.
- Extensive sheet metal construction knowledge.
- As most of what we do is sheet metal construction, an extensive knowledge of current modern manufacturing methods in this area will be vital.
- Excellent technical knowledge within the dust control field.
- Candidate must be fully conversant with Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks modelling software.
- Knowledge of extraction systems (HVAC) would be advantageous.
- Experience of CE implementation.
- IT skills.
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods.
- Full driving licence.
- A strong understanding of ATEX regulations.
- A strong understanding of and DSEAR.
Salary and benefits package:
- Salary - £30,000 - £40,000 (doe)
- Internal training
- Pension Scheme
- Health Scheme
- Birthday Holiday
- 25 days holiday (plus public holidays)
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To apply, email grouprecruitment@filtermist.com with your CV