As a Senior Design Engineer at JDR Cable Systems, you will play a pivotal role in driving design excellence and supporting cross-functional collaboration.
You will be responsible for line management of a design team subgroup, conducting detailed design engineering for new projects, and developing cost-effective engineered solutions. Additionally, you will engage with suppliers on technical and engineering matters, operate CAD packages and design software, and cultivate strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
Main Responsibilities:
* Line Management of design team subgroup, setting work/deadlines and performance development.
* Conduct detailed design engineering for new projects, collaborating with various departments to understand customer/project requirements.
* Develop cost-effective engineered solutions, considering materials, manufacturability, and compliance with customer and internal requirements.
* Engage with suppliers on technical and engineering matters.
* Operate CAD packages and design software, ensuring compliance with JDR procedures.
* Produce and check design calculations and reports in support of hardware designs.
* Cultivate strong relationships with customers and suppliers, maintaining open communication with colleagues.
* Ensure compliance with engineering practices and adherence to internal and external procedures, guidelines, and standards.
* Supporting on-site manufacturing and product assembly teams to ensure quality, cost and delivery objectives are achieved.
* Make key technical decisions within competence, deputising for the Lead Engineer's in their absence and where instructed to and competent to do so.
* Reviewing client/supplier documentation.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, design, and delivery of Oil & Gas and/or Renewable Energy equipment, and will thrive in a diverse, supportive team environment.