Job Description
Senior Design Engineer
Are you an ambitious Mechanical Design Engineer, keen on a more autonomous role in which you can become technical lead on a variety of challenging design and manufacturing projects for the Oil & Gas sector? If so, this role could be perfect for you...
My client is a growing Scottish Engineering SME that has built up a very successful reputation over the last 20+ years in the manufacture high-quality, bespoke equipment. They have an extensive design & manufacturing capability, with a great working culture. They're collaborative, pragmatic and can make quick decisions in order to benefit their staff and customer base.
Their engineering talent is renowned in the oil & gas sector for their design and manufacturing of production control systems and subsea assemblies to a global client base. Due to recent expansion, they're keen to recruit a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team and play a critical part in delivering some exciting, high-profile projects within the Oil & Gas industry.
It's a permanent role, with a highly-competitive salary, hybrid-working and private healthcare included as part of the package. It's a supportive and collaborative environment; with technically interesting work and the opportunity to learn new skills. The company are based in Glenrothes and you'd have significant exposure to their manufacturing site, giving you the opportunity to see your designs "come to life".
The role
You will be the Lead Engineer and client technical point of contact on new designs/builds for use in offshore oil and gas environments. Working to client specifications & regulatory standards, you will:
* Create engineering calculation packages to validate designs using hand calculations and FEA software (topside and subsea structures)
* Liaise with vendors to select components (pumps/motors/gearboxes etc) for products and validate selection with calculations
* Generate 3D concept designs based on client specification
* Review and approve fabrication/manufacture/assembly drawings
* Lead design reviews with internal and external parties
* Generate test procedures and operation manuals for equipment
* Mentor junior team members
Experience/Qualifications
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering
* Minimum 5 years experience in design role
* Experience in design of fabricated structures for offshore/subsea environment to DNV standards
* Experience using modelling software (preferably Solidworks and AutoCAD)
* Experience using FEA software for stress analysis (preferably Solidworks or ANSYS)
* Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic drive systems advantageous
* Knowledge of subsea controls systems advantageous
* Knowledge of ATEX and design of equipment for hazardous area advantageous
In addition to the benefits above, you'll play an integral part in the growth of an ambitious and agile organisation, as well as having significant progression opportunities. Apply now for a confidential discussion.