Design Engineer Placement

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will play a vital role in ensuring that the Company continues to design and develop Mobile Bulk Materials Handling Systems that meet our customers’ needs and requirements. We want a customer focused individual with the energy, drive and commitment to make it happen. The role requires someone keen to learn.

About The Role

Key duties and responsibilities.

• Designing, developing and implementing cost-effective product to help improve safety, reliability and production throughput of the Astec/Telestack range of equipment
• Using research, analytical, conceptual and planning skills, particularly mathematical modelling and computer-aided design (3D CAD)
• Ensuring the Engineering/Design Department continues to be innovative in its approach and maintains the Astec/Telestack style and branding
• Developing, testing and evaluating theoretical designs
• Working as part of the engineering team to ensure high standards of workmanship are achieved and maintained
• Working closely with other departments, Sales, Production, Purchasing, Quality and Manufacturing to ensure that customer needs are met on time and within Company Safety, Quality and Budget standards
• Following the Company Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Process

• Following company standards and procedures
• Liaising with various external suppliers for the production/supply of external work/parts, and quality assessment of same
• Abiding by all Health and Safety Policies and Regulations
• Design of machinery in accordance with the relevant standards such as CE, ISO, H&S

The above job description is not exhaustive and is not intended to give a definite list of all duties and responsibilities. It is a guideline within which the individual job holder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible. There will be additional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the job role.

About The Company

The Telestack Story

Servicing the quarrying and aggregate, mining, port, and terminal sectors, Telestack design and manufacture their equipment from their headquarters in Omagh. Based across 2 nearby sites, Telestack have grown extensively in numbers and employ people across a range of disciplines from engineering (design, mechanical, electrical), manufacturing, fabrication, quality, supply chain, project management, aftermarket and product support, sales, marketing, finance, HR, IT and many more. In addition, their turnover has increased substantially in that short period, and they are now one of the key private employers in the locality.

Utilising industry-leading software and technologies, Telestack have a track record of firsts. Their engineering team have developed concepts that have changed the nature of the sectors in which they operate. Guided by industry best practice, Telestack boast all the benefits of a large corporate company whilst maintaining the culture and ethos of a local family operation! The Telestack solutions are world-renowned, and the brand is known, respected and sought-after, by large blue-chip companies globally.

Company Culture

Astec Omagh

 Telestack was purchased in 2014 by Astec Industries – the >$1bn NASDAQ listed company who are one of America's leading manufacturers of equipment that build’s much of the world’s infrastructure. Astec boast world celebrated brands such as Peterson grinders, Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers and Osborn mining products, combining their centuries of experience under the trusted Astec brand.

 Astec is a market-leading brand supplying equipment to several industries that include the asphalt, concrete, recycling, aggregate, road building, and mining sectors. They have a strategic global focus and over the last number of years, they have invested millions in their Omagh based European facility. These investments are the foundation upon which the next phase of growth will be built upon and the team in Omagh are seeking the very best talent to join them in their journey!

Ready to grow your career with a company that values innovation, ambition, and personal growth?

Company Benefits

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Free parking, Cycle to work, Free work laptop, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Social Opportunities, Annual performance review, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app

Salary

£10.50 per hour