The Bott Group is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of workshop equipment, van racking systems and workplace systems. With production facilities in the United Kingdom, Germany and Hungary, and with licensed partners and importers across the globe, bott has a worldwide service network enabling us to respond to local needs. From design and manufacture to supply and installation, bott has a strong reputation for high quality products, service excellence and value for money.
An integral part of our corporate philosophy is meeting customer specifications and project requirements with a meticulous attention to detail and care.
Joining our team means you’ll work in a high performing organisation where employees collaborate and strive to make bott the first-choice solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.
We’re looking for a talented, enthusiastic and organised Design Technician, to join our Design Office team in Bude. You will be passionate about designing and developing high quality products, be a practical and creative thinker and have strong attention to detail. As well as being responsible for supporting with general tasks within the wider Design Office team, you’ll be working in a busy and diverse environment, and can be assured of an interesting and varied role.
Key Responsibilities

• Developing part symbols, product nests and single part programs for punch presses and laser cutter in a timely and precise manner and to utilise Production assets, in accordance with the requirements of Production Management.
• Provide support and work closely with all areas of the business when required to produce practical solutions to meet customer requirements or internal business demands.
• Creation and maintenance of SAP part and production data across various SAP processes and transactions.
• Value engineering on current products to enhance production efficiencies, improve functionality, optimise material usage and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Provide technical information\support to the Sales department for customer quotes or enquiries, including design approval drawings when required.
• To develop conceptual designs and create prototypes for new product offerings in line with specifications drawn up in conjunction with other departments.
• Support of FE design team with coordinated design activities when required and providing feedback on preferred design processes and solutions to manufacturing problems.
• Design of new components, standard and specialist, using Inventor and associated software.
• Producing, maintaining and publishing of drawings and technical information for use in all areas of the business.
• Recognise potential improvements and corrections to technical information.
• Ensure that all processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant operating instructions and Safe Working Instructions.
• Maintain high standards in accuracy and quality of work at all times within all programs used.
• Take ownership of allocated tasks to meet deadlines and prioritise accordingly.
• Maintain all records, both manual and electronic, relating to your work in the area.
• Be flexible in your approach to working hours and provide cover/assistance where necessary by shift patterns, staff absence or increased workload.
• Any other tasks which may reasonably be required of you given your general position and level within the company.
• Bott Ltd reserves the right to add or change any of the key responsibilities stated above in line with business requirements.

Other:
To aid with flexibility and resilience, you may be required to complete additional tasks which reasonably fall within the job role of Design Technician.
Personal Profile & Desired Skills:
Qualifications in the below will be considered an advantage:

• An apprenticeship in engineering / design engineering / product design

Experience of the below will be considered an advantage:

• Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD software
• SAP (good knowledge)

Other Requirements:

• A pro-active and positive approach
• The candidate should demonstrate a high level of organisation and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Plan and prioritise time effectively when working on their own or in a team situation.
• Good computer skills and have experience of using Microsoft Excel, Word and email.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Have a flexible approach as this role will involve close collaboration with multiple teams across the business.
• A passion for delivery customer service excellent in a cost-effective way.

General:

• Act in a reasonable & compliant manner
• Ensure all processes & polices are adhered to
• Flexible & agile - current company practice is you may be expected to undertake work within other departments to assist with workloads or to provide holiday / sickness cover, as and when required
• Ensure that you maintain a high standard of personal presentation
• bott reserve the right to add or change any of the key responsibilities stated above in line with business requirements
• To own personal development in order to grow skills and value to the business
• To act in a responsible manner and in keeping with the company ethos at all time

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Equal Opportunities:
Bott Ltd are committed to an equal opportunities culture across all of our company sites and roles. This means we promote diversity and value everyone's differences, and we treat all people equally or similarly and they will not be disadvantaged by prejudices or bias.
Therefore, our recruitment process means the best person for a job or a promotion is the person who earns that position based on qualifications, skillset, experience and knowledge.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Application question(s):

• Are you aware this role is based full time from our Bude manufacturing facility?

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Auto CAD: 1 year (preferred)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/09/2024