Senior Mechanical Engineer

A great opportunity has arisen for a senior mechanical engineer to join a leading manufacturing company who supply worldclass products to various industries including Oil & Gas / Offshore.

Job Description:

• 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 of 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.
• Provide Mechanical Engineering leadership and supervision.
• Ensure the suitability of the engineering aspects of company products for their function.  
• Prompt replies to production, logistical and technical support questions.
• Provide design input on all projects as required, within the timescales set by the company.

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related/equivalent subject
• Structural analysis, scoping calculations and hand calculations.
• Finite Element Analysis using Ansys and/or SolidWorks Simulation.
• Mechanisms, kinematics and power transmission.
• 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.
• Oil, gas and water hydraulics, including sealing systems, e.g. O-rings, seals, hydraulic fittings etc.
• Assembly methods and maintenance.
• Inspection, testing and certification requirements.
• Ergonomics.
• Completing and checking designs and documentation.
• Approving designs and documentation.
• Tolerancing, limits and fits.
• Drawing layout and symbols.
• Safety conscious, attentive to QHSE policies and regulations (ISO 9001 QA systems).
• Sound engineering knowledge.
• Cost consciousness.
• Technical drawing competence as defined above.
• Technical leadership and motivational skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability and professionalism, with the ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidiscipline team or individually on projects.
• Attention to detail and effective checking regime.
• Software skills – Microsoft Office Suite, 2D and 3D CAD (e.g. AutoCAD/DraftSight, SolidWorks).

Additional Details:

• 37 hours per week – 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am to 4pm Friday (flexi-time is available)
• 25 days holidays and 8 bank holidays
• Based onsite – no hybrid working
• 5% pension
• Private healthcare
• 2 x base salary life insurance