Position: R&D Engineer
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Worcestershire (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: up to £45,250 plus performance bonus (paid twice yearly in June & December payslip), Plus
Flexitime (employees can choose their working pattern)
Industry: Oil & Gas
PRS Engineering has engaged with a key client and a leading Oil & Gas Equipment manufacturer based in the Worcestershire area. Due to team expansion and booming industry, we are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis.
Products you will be involved in, Filters, Strainers, Separators, Flame Arrestors, Skid Packages, Piping Systems, Pressure Vessels.
Summary of Job:
* Taking concept designs to production within an agreed time frame, utilising the latest 3D modelling techniques
* Producing technical manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks for production of equipment
* Producing design calculations using software packages, i.e. SolidWorks Flow Simulation and supervised simulation
* Product development including research and supervised prototype testing to optimise performance and cost
* Producing concept designs and production models to agreed specifications
* Overseeing the company’s PED approvals to ensure the standard product ranges are kept up to date
Staff relationship:
* Directly responsible to the Engineering Manager
* Supervised by the Lead Engineers & Primary Engineers during project work
* Works with Test Engineers/Production personnel where testing/practical work is required
* Liaises with technical analysts, for checking and support, as and when required
* Liaises internally with all departments
* Liaises with suppliers, including third party inspection bodies
* Works closely with the Technical Director
Experience and qualifications:
* Proficient in 3D modelling (SolidWorks), including assemblies and configurations
* Experience with 2D drafting (AutoCAD or similar) from in-house training
* Higher National Certificate (HNC) qualified in Mechanical Engineering (with practical experience)
* Proficient with Microsoft Office software, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
* Proficient in Physics and Mathematics
Duties and responsibilities:
* Shall be fully committed to the achievement of the company policies and objectives with special respect to quality, safety and environment
* Working to agreed task lists for R&D, technical and project work and seeking clarification from the Engineering Manager, as required
* Design: this shall include, but not be limited to: -Research into specifications, materials and components, as instructed Design calculations and simulation
* Material Procurement: issuing material requisitions for project and technical work
* Instigation and Control: working with the Engineering Manager and Primary Engineers for instigation and ongoing control of projects
This shall include: -
* Assisting the Technical Director with SolidWorks PDM administration
* Liaising with the Engineering Manager and Design Engineers to ensure the project/task is fully understood
* Supporting the Technical Director with design optimisation (cost and performance
through calculation/simulation FEA/CFD)
* SolidWorks technical drawings for manufacture and assembly in accordance with company standards to agreed time schedules
* Integration of common parts/standardisation and finalisation of materials and components
* Ensuring the designs are safe and in accordance with the Health and Safety Act and other governing legislations, i.e., Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED)
* Creating final assembly models from concepts through the necessary procedures
* Prototypes/Modifications: upon receipt of prototype/first off modification/manufacture,
the following shall apply: -
(Where applicable, functional/process testing to establish equipment is ‘fit for purpose’)
* Inspection of prototype/modification to verify compliance to manufacturing
drawings, as instructed by the Manager or Primary Engineers
* Feedback to supplier regarding NCRs/minor problems and subsequent issue/control
of modifications of manufacturing drawings to supplier to enable closeout
* Compilation of flow test results from test engineers with supervised validation from
* Witness of pressure testing/flow testing to confirm acceptability of design
* Documentation: responsible for the organisation and preparation of all engineering documentation requirements, ensuring they are issued, as required by the project
* Responsible for the compilation of Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) approval documentation for issue to notified bodies, to enable approval of design
This shall include (but not limited to): -
* Selection of conformity assessment modules
* Assessment of essential safety requirements o Particular material appraisals
o Design calculations (for the product range)
o Manufacturing and GA drawings (for the product range) o Working procedures
o Sales Data Sheets
Qualifications/Experience
Minimum GCSE Grade 5 (equivalent grade C) or higher in Maths, English & Science HNC in Mechanical Engineering essential
Essential knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel) required
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Research and Development
Practical skills in manufacturing, welding, piping and materials essential
Experience using Adobe Acrobat
AutoCAD experience essential
SolidWorks & 3D Modelling
ASME PV code knowledge preferred (i.e., ASME VIII) Experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry preferred Experience of filters, strainers and pressure vessels preferred
Benefits
* Company bonus
* Company pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Life insurance (death in service)
* 23 days holiday (19 floating days, 4 fixed towards Christmas shutdown) +extra service days +Bank Holidays +Birthday Leave (after 2 full calendar years’ service)
* Training opportunities
* Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for VDU users, if appropriate
* Social events organised and funded by the company
* Corporate gym discount