Design Engineer / Technical Illustrator - RNLI Launch & Recovery Vehicles
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Clayton Engineering Limited is a small business in Mid Wales. We provide a high quality design and manufacturing service producing piece part components through to complex fully integrated systems. We are agile, innovative and customer-centric.
Owned by the RNLI, we support them to save lives at sea by manufacturing high quality equipment and sustaining its life in service.
The company has a 7 acre site based in Knighton on the Powys / Shropshire / Herefordshire border. Easily commutable from Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Leominster or Hereford. LD1, LD7, LD8, HR5, HR6, SY7, SY8, SY9
We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join our special vehicles engineering team based in Knighton, Powys. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills, including knowledge about materials and manufacturing processes. This role will be focussed on mechanical, hydraulic and electrification projects in collaboration with our principal customer: the RNLI.
Responsibilities:
- Create and modify designs of products, processes, or systems.
- Work on the Designs of our Marinised Tractors and Carriages
- Implement and test design decisions made in support of the engineering design process.
- Ensure that designs are produced within cost and time constraints, by means such as working with a team to schedule work, estimate resource requirements and track progress, estimating costs and scheduling time to complete designs.
To be considered for this position you will ideally need the following…
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline such as electrical or mechanical engineering. HNC/HND level qualification with relevant experience will also be considered.
- A firm understanding of general engineering principals. Knowledge and experience of electro-hydraulic components, control systems and electric motors desirable.
- Good communication skills are a must.
- You will work as part of a multi-disciplined team supporting the Senior Engineers for the design and deployment of engineered solutions.
- You’ll support the preparation, maintenance and release of documentation in support of the New Product Introduction process.
Experience Required
· Working in a low volume, high complexity engineering environment.
· An Understanding of engineering drawings & processes.
· Manufacturing and materials knowledge.
· CAD proficient. SolidWorks preferred.
· Adobe Illustrator.
Competitive Salary Offered
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Knighton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 03/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Design Engineer / Technical Illustrator - RNLI Launch & Recovery Vehicles roles across Clayton Engineering Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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