Job Description
Do you like to be challenged? How would you like to work for a bespoke engineering company, with a long history, list of prestigious clients and projects based across the world? At Cullum (Detuners) our aim is to make our industry quieter, safer and greener.
We cover all aspects of engineering from conception, design, manufacturing to installation.As part of our Design Engineering team you will design a wide range of products ensuring compliance with client specifications, legislative requirements, quality and HSE standards. You will be required to work independently or as part of a team to develop new or existing products that meet the mechanical technical requirements of form, fit and function.You will have a professional approach allowing you to successfully interface with customers and suppliers to ensure activities are completed to meet or improve program, cost and quality expectations.Successful applicants will be educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline. You will also have an analytical approach and good organisational and planning skills.
A bright future and an excellent pay and benefits package await those who wish to take on this demanding but rewarding role.1. JOB PURPOSETo ensure on time delivery of Right First Time compliant designs.To be a Technical Signatory for checking various engineering deliverables.To design a wide range of bespoke products ensuring compliance with client specifications, legislative requirements, quality and HSE standards.To work independently or as part of a team to develop new or existing products that meet the mechanical technical requirements of form, fit and function.To provide a professional mechanical engineering service to the business and so interface with customers and suppliers to ensure activities are completed to meet or improve program, cost and quality expectations.To Provide a point of contact for support and advice to other members of the design team and across the company as a wholeTo ensure work is completed efficiently to project timescales and to acceptable standardsTo promote value engineering activity and cost reduction at all levels.To support development of Engineering methods and capability.To offer innovative solutions to difficult problems.2. JOB ACTIVITIESTo provide the technical input for engineering purchase specificationsTo generate technical reports, calculations and design schemesCheck and approve design schemes, customer calculations, subcontract technical submissions and ensure quality and consistency of submissions in line with current working practices and standards are maintainedMaintain job records in accordance with company norms and practicesIn line with business process organise and attend engineering / project meeting and reviews as necessaryMaintain company records and knowledge baseProvide technical advice in resolving customer enquiriesSupport creation of engineering design guides, rules and tools to support business needs and continual business improvementDesign overall product architecture, subassemblies and/or components to meet specification and cost targets.
Also, analyse, document and verify designUse IT packages effectively in the course of engineering activities (excel, word, Smaths, CAD, Comsol etc.)Provide checking (as a technical signatory delegate) for engineering deliverablesInterpret and implement engineering specifications and standards to ensure compliancePreparation of engineering calculations over a number of disciplines in support of detail design schemesPerform concept and detail design work applying acoustic, dynamic, mechanical, and thermo-fluid principles to generate optimum customer solutionsParticipate in research and development activitiesCarry out and take responsibility for site survey activitiesManage project timescales and achieve or improve deadlinesProvide progress status reports to line management on a regular basis and work to achieve or improve company and customer objectives of program, cost and qualityProvide an engineering resource for other departmentsWork in accordance with the company standard business processesHazard identification and risk reductionPresentation of Technical information and procedures both internally and direct to customerProviding technical point of contact direct to the customer and sub-contract resource3. SUPERVISION AND RESPONSIBILITIESWork on own initiative in a team environmentTake on Role as lead Engineer on larger contracts and oversee team of Design Engineers assigned to said contract.Responsible to the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for all aspects of the mechanical design and integrity of the companys range of productsTo lead by example on the mechanical discipline and operate to the highest engineering professional code of conductTo identify and implement improvement initiatives, including design and process, within the department and the business as a wholeTo liaise with other departments in achieving the departmental and business goalsTo Liaise with External design resource and provide principal point of contact for technical queriesTo guide, mentor, supervise and develop junior staff on an ongoing basis4. GENERIC CONDITIONSPromote and represent CDL when required, setting a good personal example at all times.Take all possible and reasonable steps to create a harmonious working environment using effective communication and team working techniques.Be aware of, and adhere to, Cullum current policies and procedures including but not limited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BS 18001 and the Employee Handbooks.Undertake duties as may be required within capabilities consistent with the Terms and Conditions of employment and responsibilities in accordance with UK and EC Laws.Undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the line manager.This job description and person specification is a guide to the duties the postholder will be expected to undertake.
It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be changed as working requirements dictate.PERSON SPECIFICATION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONSEssentialMechanical Engineering DegreeDesirableDiploma in Acoustics and Noise ControlGood pass grades at Advanced level mathematics and physicsIMechE corporate membershipIOA membershipEXPERIENCEEssentialExperience in a responsible mechanical engineering positionUnderstanding of mechanical engineering principlesGood understanding of fabrication design detailsDesirableExperience of working to structural design codesKnowledge of acoustic and noise control principlesDesign of fabrication detailsFamiliar with the requirements of the Construction Design and Management regulationsPractical use of design techniques of hazard identification and risk reductionFamiliar with the requirements of European directives such as the Machinery directive and ATEXTECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & ABILITYEssential & Desirable Please refer to Competency MatrixATTITUDEEssentialCommitment to continued professional development in conjunction with the Company Vision Statement, Departmental Mission Statements, Cullum Values, recognised professional standards and the changing requirements of the organisation.OtherOut of hours, overseas and offshore working may be necessary from time to time.TPBN1_UKTJ