An excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Design Engineer to join a well-established company based in Birtley, Gateshead.
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Location: Gateshead.
Salary: Starting from £37,000 per annum
About the Role:
The companysDesign Engineers areresponsiblefor technicalprojectdelivery of hydraulicsystems.Their dutiesaretodesign,plananddeliverprojectstomeet customerneeds.Thescopeoftheengineeringbuilds may include hydraulic power units, control consoles, bespoke hydraulic systems, and manifolds.
The project owner will be responsible for providing the technical information and documentation to the customer, suppliers, sub-contractors and our hydraulic technicians. They will be maintaining constant communicationwiththecustomerandensurethatallcommercial,technical,andfinancialtargetsaremet.
Aspartofthisrolethereis anexpectationthattheprojectownerwillhavepresenceintheworkshopandon- site and may be involved in activities such as mechanical assembly and commissioning.
Thispositionwillbeavariedandchallengingrolewithpositiveopportunitiesforamotivatedindividualto develop the position to achieve their own career goals.
Main Duties:
Communicationwithcustomer
Reviewandclarifycustomerrequirements
Prepareengineeringdrawingsandhydraulicschematics
Preparequotationsandtechnicalspecifications
Carryoutengineeringcalculations
Selectandsizecomponentstooptimisesystemperformanceandcost
Resolveproblemsandimprovemanufacturabilityandserviceabilityofproducts
Preparetechnicalspecificationforsub-contractors
Prepare technical documents for work files such as, work instructions & risk assessments, mechanicalandelectricaldrawings,hydraulicschematics,technicalprocedures,andreports
Supporttechniciansandengineersduringtestingandcommissioning
Controlworkaftercompletionandissuetheas-builtfinaldocuments
Ensurecompliancewithcustomerrequirements
Ensurethatprojectfinancialtargetsaremet
ReviewtheprojectKPIsfordebriefing
Attendsiteorworkshopwhenrequired
Supportinginallareasofworkwhereappropriate
Embraceandsupportcompanyvalues
Candidate Requirements:
2:1Bachelordegreeorequivalentinmechanical engineering
Minimum 3 years experience
Abilitytocarryoutengineeringcalculations
Knowledgeofhydraulic,mechanical,andelectrical/controlsystem
Timemanagementskillstohandlemulti-tasking
Understandingofmanufacturingprocessesandconstructionmethods
Goodknowledgeofcomputerassisteddesign(CAD)softwareAutodeskInventorpreferred
Interestinworkingbothinadeskandworkshopenvironment
Creativeapproachforgeneratingnewideas
Strongbackgroundinmathandscience
Clearcommunicatorbothwrittenandverbal
SkilledinMicrosoftOfficepackagesincludingExcelandWord
EligibletoworkpermanentlyintheUK.
Fulldrivinglicense
KPIs:
Ontime,specificationandinbudgetdeliveryofownprojectsatalltime
Ensurecomplianceofdesignstocustomerspecificationandstandardsatalltime
Preparationoftendersandquotationsontimewithatleast10%conversionrate.
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now!
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. xcswzye All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.