Job Title
Project Design Engineer (Design & Projects)
Contract
Permanent
Location
Worcestershire
Salary
Up to £52,000 (depending on experience) plus performance bonus (paid twice yearly in June & December payslip), plus Flexitime (employees can choose their working pattern).
Industry
Oil & Gas (Pressure Vessel experience is a must)
Company
PRS Engineering has engaged with a key client and a leading Oil & Gas Equipment manufacturer based in the Worcestershire area.
Summary
* Responsible for various ongoing projects including the cost-effective design, material procurement, instigation, control and compilation and submission of all associated engineering documentation.
Staff Relationship
* Directly responsible to the Engineering Manager and Lead Engineers in their absence.
* Direct supervision of subordinates; may have the services of Junior Engineers, Draughtspersons and Trainee Engineers.
* Liaises internally with all departments.
* Liaises externally with clients, certified authorities, third party inspection bodies, suppliers, sub‑contractors, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Shall be fully committed to the achievement of company policies and objectives with attention to quality, safety & environment.
* Will undertake reasonable instructions from senior personnel in the best interests of the company.
* Special respect shall be paid to quality and safety and include but not be limited to the following:
* Assisting Sales in the preparation of quotation drawings/documentation (workload permitting).
* Assisting in the development of new equipment/new product ranges (workload permitting).
* Assisting in the creation of standard 3D models and library parts (workload permitting).
Design
* Creating cost effective designs by integration of common parts and standardisation of components.
* Producing General Arrangement drawings, Manufacturing drawings and Technical Specifications.
* Producing 3D models for estimating weights, volumes, interferences, determining complex geometry, etc.
* Verification of designs by calculations and/or FEA/CFD (analysis to be carried out under supervision).
* Designing products that are safe and in accordance with Health & Safely legislation.
* Designing products that comply with applicable design codes, e.g. ASME VIII, ASME B31.3, etc.
* Designing products that comply with applicable governing legislation, e.g. 2014/68/EU (PED).
Material Procurement
* Producing material requisitions to ensure all material/quantity/technical requirements are identified.
* Using standard components and referencing part numbers from the company system, where possible.
* Instigation and ongoing control of projects/contracts from Sales hand‑over through to delivery.
* Organisation of the duties, tasks & workload of engineers assisting on larger contracts.
* Liaison with Quality/Production to ensure ‘sub‑contract’ and ‘in‑house’ activity is considered and controlled.
* Supervising workshop personnel and/or sub‑contractors, as required.
* Organisation and preparation of all engineering documentation requirements.
* Submission of required contract documentation to client/third party, via the Documentation department.
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum GCSE Grade 5 (equivalent grade C) or higher in Maths & English; HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
* Essential knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
* AutoCAD Experience Essential.
* SolidWorks & 3D Modelling skills.
* ASME PV code knowledge required (i.e. ASME VIII).
* Knowledge of manufacturing, welding, piping and materials essential.
* Experience working within the Oil & Gas industry preferred.
* Experience of fabricated & cast filters, strainers and pressure vessels required.
Benefits
* Company bonus.
* Company pension scheme.
* Life insurance (death in service).
* 23 days holiday (19 floating days, 4 fixed towards Christmas shutdown) + extra service days + bank.
* Training opportunities.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for VDU users, if appropriate.
Hours of Work
Office hours enable flexi‑time working, covering a 37‑hour week. Flexible start and finish times are available with core hours which must be covered each day. Monday to Thursday covers an 8‑hour shift and Friday covers a 5‑hour shift.
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