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“Together, each one of us will make a better, safer product for our customers."

DMM is a company that designs, manufactures, markets and sells high quality equipment for use in climbing, mountaineering, tree care, working at height, rope access and rescue. DMM strives to achieve the highest levels of quality, innovation, and service.

DMM currently have the following vacancy:

Design Assistant
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to advance their career in engineering and design. We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic Design Assistant to join and support our passionate team of Design Engineers in Llanberis. You will be a team player within a small but busy department. It is essential that you are self-motivated with a positive and proactive approach, with the ability to work under pressure.

The Role
To assist the Design Engineers with the development of new products, the integration of these into production and the upkeep of the existing range. Tasks include:

• Design jigs used for testing, prototyping and production
• Produce and update manufacturing drawings for new and existing products
• Design, prove and implement new production processes
• Solve issues with production and implement solutions
• Research and present findings of market research and manufacturing solutions
• Research and prepare patents
• Read, understand and carry out testing to BS/ISO standards
• Conduct a wide range of bespoke laboratory testing
• Field test concepts and prototypes
• Write detailed test reports, proof read technical literature and work to the product design process as part of our quality assurance procedure
• Any other duties required

Essential Requirements

• A degree or strong background in engineering and industrial design
• A year’s relevant industry experience
• Skilled in CAD modelling and the use of IT
• Creative individual to work on their own without guidance, or as part of a small team
• Good attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• An active interest in climbing/mountaineering and/or tree care/work at height

Desirable Attributes

• Software skills – Solidworks and Microsoft Office
• An understanding of 3D printing and of our primary production processes, which include: hot forging of aluminium and steel, CNC machining, injection moulding, material heat treatment and anodising

Training and Development
On the job training covering company products, procedures, correct use of machinery, and Health & Safety.

Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

If you feel you have the relevant skills, qualities, background and experience we are really keen to hear more about you. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your own career. In return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with a competitive basic salary, and an excellent benefits package.

Interested applicants should apply in the first instance with a letter of interest, CV and any additional information that you feel is relevant.

Contact Us
Applications and current C.V. to be sent to:
Suzanne Bonnett – HR Manager – suzanne@dmmwales.com
DMM Engineering, Y Glyn, Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4EL

Closing date for applications: 1st August 2017
DMM Engineering is an equal opportunities employer.