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Design Engineer

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 30,402 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

The basics:

Job Title: Design Engineer - Trainee

Hours: Monday - Friday (7.00am to 3.00pm) rotating with Monday - Friday (1.00pm to 9.00pm) on a weekly basis.

Pay: £30,402 rising to £40,000 + once competent/experienced

Location: Port Talbot

Holidays: 24 days + 8 bank holidays

Benefits: Workplace pension, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme etc.

Industry: Manufacturing - Design

Overview:

Working for a large manufacturing business that have sites across the globe, we now require a Design Engineer to join the design office.

This is a trainee role where you will be tasked to create and support in print designs. The company manufacture products for some of the worlds most well known brands and your design support will go onto products that will be seen across the world.

Key responsibilities of the Design Engineer role:

* Manage and prepare customer artwork using a range of design software, overseeing screenwork, trapping, proofing, FTP uploads, and maintaining accurate, well‑organised digital plate and file storage.

* Coordinate the full artwork approval process, including uploading proofs to customer portals, issuing detailed plate specifications (colours, technical requirements, and costs), logging samples, and ensuring complete customer sign‑off prior to production.

* Support production teams by inputting technical formulas, ordering plate materials, reviewing forward schedules, preparing trial artwork alongside Pre‑Press and Print teams, and ensuring all proofing materials are available and correct.

* Drive continuous improvement by supporting the introduction of new plate technologies, maintaining high housekeeping standards within plate areas, and participating in pre‑launch meetings with cross‑functional production teams.

The ideal candidate / Design Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

- A passion for design - perhaps obtained some design focused education - product design, graphic design etc.

- Worked in a role that is focused towards graphics and artwork for the purposed branding.

Commutable from:

Maesteg, Port Talbot, Swansea, Llanelli, Bridgend and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Design Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies

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