Mechanical Engineer - Design

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a mechanical engineer (design) to join a leading manufacturer and supplier to a variety of industries including offshore, renewable energy and marine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage design projects from initial concept/enquiry through detailed design to manufacturing handover.
• Provide design input on projects, using the technical competencies listed below.
• Generation of ideas for developments and new products.
• Be responsible for small projects, or sub-sections or larger projects.
• Produce engineering designs, specifications, and documentation to ISO 9001.
• Assist in the preparation of operating and maintenance manuals.
• Offsite engineering support for new products.
• Assist sales and marketing in the preparation of quotes and proposals.
• Provide customer support.
• Assist in the training of customer operating personnel.
• Provide technical support to the production, logistics and integration departments.
• Work within the requirements of company procedures and national/international regulations.
• Work within the timescales and budgets set by the company.
• Instruct, train and mentor subordinate engineering staff.
• Other activities as directed by the Engineering Manager.

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related/equivalent subject (lesser qualifications coupled with suitable design experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances).
• Structural analysis, scoping qualifications, hand calculations.
• Mechanisms, kinematics and power transmission.
• Oil, gas and water hydraulics, including sealing systems e.g. O-rings, seals, hydraulic fittings etc.
• Offshore engineering experience
• Assembly methods and maintenance.
• Inspection, testing and certification requirements.
• Ergonomics.
• Completing and checking designs and documentation.
• Tolerancing, limits and fits.
• Drawing layout and symbols.
• Finite Element Analysis using Ansys and/or SolidWorks Simulation.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing techniques, anodising, welding, heat treatment, painting, additive, machining, cutting, folding and NDT requirements.
• Good theoretical understanding of material science for Subsea use including galvanic and other corrosion effects.
• Safety conscious, attentive to QHS&E policies and regulations (ISO 9001 QA systems).
• Sound engineering knowledge.
• Cost consciousness.
• Technical drawing competence as defined above.
• Flexibility, adaptability and professionalism, with the ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidiscipline team or individually on projects.
• Ability to liaise with other members of staff including customers and third parties.
• Time management with ability to plan work loadings, multi-task and work under pressure.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, clear technical writing, good record keeping.
• Attention to detail and effective checking regime.
• Software skills, Microsoft Office Suite, 2D and 3D CAD (e.g. AutoCAD/DraftSight, SolidWorks).
• Willingness to learn new engineering skills.

Additional Details:

• 37 hours per week, 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am to 4pm Friday
• Office based, no home/hybrid working available
• 25 days holidays plus 8 fixed bank holidays
• 5% pension
• Overtime – time and half Mon-Sat and double time Sunday
• Private healthcare
• 2 x base salary life insurance