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Alexander Dennis

2mo ago

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    Full-time
    Entry Level
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AI generated summary

  • You need a Mechanical Engineering or Product Design degree, PSV design experience, industry knowledge, strong communication skills, problem-solving ability, and a team player mindset. Travel is required.
  • You will design and develop products, create design documentation, ensure manufacturability, liaise with stakeholders, and address reliability issues while meeting quality standards and deadlines.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design
  • Good level of experience in PSV design and typical manufacture processes
  • Good level of industry knowledge
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to overcome language barriers and maintain relationships with people from different backgrounds
  • Ability to work in a structured environment and follow business processes
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • The ability to work in line with technical direction and common business practices
  • Good team player
  • Able to work without supervision under own initiative
  • Strives for continuous improvement
  • Willingness to travel

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, development, testing and on-time delivery of new and existing products throughout product lifecycles.
  • Preparation, production and modification of design schemes, calculations, specifications, detail drawings, and BOMs to the relevant quality and safety standards.
  • Ensure that the product is ‘Designed for Manufacture and Assembly’ such that it can be manufactured within tolerance, using determined datum’s and features ensuring assembly in as simple and quick a manner as possible consistently and without ambiguity. Ensure calculations and design intent are carried out as part of the design process.
  • Ensure common designs, interfaces and principles are applied consistently across all vehicle platforms and territories. Promote the re-use of parts and modular design philosophies.
  • Interface directly with internal customers and support external customers indirectly on technical issues and requirements.
  • Ensure high customer satisfaction through safe, reliable and well supported design.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant internal and international standards, best practice and legislation.
  • Ensure internal quality processes and standards are followed in line with the current Engineering Development Process.
  • Develop and maintain clear design documentation packages that comply with BS8888.
  • Give input at design review meetings.
  • To liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors where required as part of the engineering design process.
  • Be aware of product cost throughout the design engineering process.
  • Develop skills in all aspects of product engineering and design as appropriate, support this with root cause investigation and development of preventative actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Support manufacturing/production as required through to end delivery to customer.
  • Ensure service and access requirements are considered in relevant designs.
  • Investigate and support the development of solutions to reliability issues as required.
  • Incorporate solutions to known issues in new designs.
  • Complete all work in line with business milestones or individual target timescales.

FAQs

What is the location for the Graduate Engineer (Body) position?

The position is based in Skelmersdale.

What type of company is Alexander Dennis?

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is the UK’s largest bus manufacturer.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design is required for this role.

Are there any specific skills or experience needed for applicants?

Applicants should have a good level of experience in PSV design and typical manufacturing processes, as well as good industry knowledge.

What is the working schedule for this position?

The working week is 37 hours, and there are flexible working options available to promote work/life balance.

What kind of development opportunities does the company provide?

Ongoing employee development is offered through various in-house training initiatives, along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

Is there an emphasis on sustainability within the company?

Yes, Alexander Dennis is committed to sustainability through its Sustainability Pledge, which guides actions and long-term planning towards zero-emission mobility.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include a generous salary package, increasing annual leave with tenure, a pension scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and wellness initiatives such as a cycle-to-work scheme and discounted gym membership.

Will travel be required for this role?

Yes, there is a willingness to travel expected from candidates for this position.

How can I apply for this position?

Interested candidates can complete the online application form and attach their CV on the company's careers page.

Alexander Dennis

We're a leading global manufacturer of double deck and zero-emission buses. We're part of NFI Group.

Automotive
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1895
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re the world’s largest manufacturer of double-deck and lightweight buses. We’re leading the transition to zero-emission mobility. We’re investing in our people and our communities. We’re passionate about doing things right. We’re Alexander Dennis.