Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Project Design Engineer to work for our client at their site in Kidderminster. This is an exciting opportunity for a self‑motivated individual who would like to join an established engineering department.
Responsibilities
* Fully commit to the achievement of company policies and objectives with attention to quality, safety and environment.
* Undertake reasonable instructions from senior personnel in the best interests of the company.
* Assist sales in the preparation of quotation drawings/documents (workload permitting).
* Assist in the development of new equipment and product ranges (workload permitting).
* Assist in the creation of standard 3D models and library parts (workload permitting).
* Create cost‑effective designs by integrating common parts and standardising components.
* Produce General Arrangement drawings, manufacturing drawings and technical specifications.
* Produce 3D models for estimating weights, volumes, interferences, determining complex geometry, etc.
* Verify designs by calculations and/or FEA/CFD (analysis to be carried out under supervision).
* Design products that are safe and in accordance with health and safety legislation.
* Design products that comply with applicable design codes (e.g. ASME VIII, ASME B31.3).
* Design products that comply with applicable governing legislation (e.g. 2014/68/EU (PED)).
* Produce material requisitions to ensure all material/quantity/technical requirements are identified.
* Use standard components and reference part numbers from the company system, where possible.
* Instigate and maintain ongoing control of projects/contracts from sales hand‑over through to delivery.
* Organise the duties, tasks, and workload of engineers assisting on larger contracts.
* Liaise with quality/production to ensure subcontract and in‑house activity is considered and controlled.
* Supervise workshop personnel and/or subcontractors, as required.
* Organise and prepare all engineering documentation requirements, as required by the contract.
* Submit required contract documentation to client/third party through the documentation department.
Qualifications / Experience
* Minimum GCSE Grade 5 (equivalent grade C) or higher in Maths and English.
* HNC in Mechanical Engineering essential.
* Essential knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel).
* Experience using Adobe Acrobat.
* AutoCAD and SolidWorks (and 3D modelling) experience essential.
* ASME PV code knowledge preferred (e.g. ASME VIII).
* Knowledge of manufacturing, welding, piping and materials essential.
* Experience working within the oil and gas industry preferred.
* Experience with filters, strainers and pressure vessels preferred.
Benefits
* Company bonus.
* Company pension scheme.
* Life insurance (death in service).
* 23 days holiday (19 floating days, 4 fixed towards Christmas shutdown) plus extra service days, bank holidays and birthday leave (after 2 full calendar years service).
* Training opportunities.
* Free eye tests and contribution towards spectacles for PC users, if appropriate.
* On‑site parking.
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