Job Description

Polestar Cooling Ltd, a Dulas company, is pleased to be recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer to join our team. In a time of transition and growth, this is an exciting time to come on board.

Founded in 2003, Polestar Cooling Ltd was traditionally an OEM company, designing and manufacturing refrigeration products for established brands to take to market. The business is now on the cusp of an exciting expansion. Working closely with its parent company Dulas, Polestar has launched a new range of market-leading medical and scientific refrigerators and incubators, specially designed for the Life Sciences market, sitting under the brand name of 'Dulas Life Sciences'. This new range accompanies the wider portfolio of refrigeration products offered by the parent company; namely, solar-powered vaccine refrigerators, produced for countries and communities where access to power may be remote or intermittent.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on Senior Design Engineer to join us as we expand our reach with temperature-controlled equipment for the Life Sciences market.

Company benefits include:

Onsite parking 21 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays Four day working week available (full time hours condensed) Company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Critical illness policy available Paid time off for medical appointments

Purpose & Objective of the role

Reporting to the Head of Technical, this role plays a crucial role in guiding and managing the design process within a team.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Project Management

: Overseeing design projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet deadlines and budget constraints

Team Leadership

: Leading and mentoring a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and support to foster professional growth

Collaboration

: Coordinating with other departments, such as marketing, engineering, and product management, to ensure cohesive and effective design solutions.

Quality Assurance

: Ensuring all design outputs meet the company's quality standards and align with brand guidelines.

Innovation

: Encouraging creativity and innovation within the team to develop unique and effective design solutions.

Technical Skills

: Utilising various design tools and software, such as CAD, SolidWorks, and Adobe Creative Suite, to create and review designs.

Client Interaction

: Communicating with clients to understand their needs and incorporating their feedback into the design process.

Strategic Planning

: Developing long-term design strategies that align with the company's goals and market trends

Skills & Experience

Essential Skills and Qualifications

Robust knowledge of 2D & 3D CAD design software. (Solidworks is essential) Previous experience in design to manufacture is essential Hands on practical skills Ability to work without supervision and deliver projects effectively and on time

Desirable Skills

Minimum NVQ level 2 or other relevant refrigeration qualification. Basic electrical knowledge
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 38,000.00-42,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JD0002