Product Designer jobs in France

The Design Engineer will be responsible for the preparation, verification, and optimization of design calculations and engineering drawings as per project specifications, codes, and guidelines. The role involves ensuring the quality of designs, supervision of fabrication and construction activities, and proposing cost-effective technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Study project inputs and identify discrepancies, reporting them to the Lead Engineer with detailed explanations.
2. Prepare design calculations according to project specifications, codes, and design guidelines.
3. Create connection designs and sketches for given loads.
4. Verify engineering drawings to ensure correct interpretation of design details.
5. Develop spreadsheets for repetitive calculations and validate them with manual computations.
6. Propose alternative, cost-effective technical solutions and recommend suitable construction materials.
7. Supervise construction and fabrication activities through random site/yard visits and document observations.

Key Performance Indicators:

1. Accuracy and quality of design calculations and outputs.
2. Timely completion of design deliverables.
3. Identification and resolution of input discrepancies.
4. Effectiveness of cost-saving technical proposals.
5. Proper verification and validation of engineering drawings and calculations.
6. Detailed and insightful site visit reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering (preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of design experience.
• Knowledge of fabrication and erection activities.

Special Skills Required:

• Proficiency in design software and tools.
• Spreadsheet development and manual calculation validation.
• Awareness of construction materials and technical alternatives.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical skills to interpret and clarify specifications.
• Positive 'can-do' attitude and professional demeanor.
• Willingness to learn and maintain professional ethics.
• Presence of mind and practical problem-solving abilities.

Competencies:

1. Technical proficiency in structural design.
2. Ingenuity in proposing cost-effective solutions.
3. Commitment to professional ethics and work standards.
4. Effective supervision and coordination skills.