Benefits: 26 days holiday, Pension, Company sick pay scheme and more
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Design and Development Engineer
About the job
With a focus on the design and application of screw compressors, you will need to be self-motivated, prepared to cover a variety of responsibilities from ‘hands on’ testing and commissioning of compressors to complete Compressor Design Projects both here in the UK and in collaboration with other group companies around the world.
Main Responsibilities
* Design and development of screw compressors.
* Management of given projects & test programmes, and operation of test stands.
* Analyse applicability, accuracy and adherence to design specifications.
* Evaluate and diagnose problems and recommend “Counter measure” recovery plans.
* Recommend design changes or substitution of materials when appropriate.
* Assemble, modify, and test the company’s products at Group locations, including prototypes, and equipment with new features.
* General research and development reporting, and analysis of test results.
* Investigate, and where appropriate re-engineer existing compressor designs for better performance in respect of quality, reliability and energy efficiency.
* Working with team to setup and prepare compressors for testing incl. compressor disassemble, installation of sensors and other equipment.
* Work with outside specialist companies plus other organizations that can bring alternative solutions to the screw compressor design.
* Create and review technical drawings of compressors and associated parts for prototypes.
* Thermodynamic analysis of the refrigeration/AC system, with particular emphasis on compressor applications.
* To carry out testing by making sure compressor performance, and testing quality level, is appropriate. Analyse testing results, understand compressor improvement opportunities and drive implementation of changes.
* To undertake the planning, monitoring and control/report the progress of development projects as required.
* To produce compressor performance data for use within Daikin Applied and J & E Hall ltd.
* Any other duties as required by your Line Manager.
Our Ideal Candidate
* Ability to work well both individually and within a team environment.
* Flexible with the ability to multi-task efficiently.
* Willingness to vary between hands on tasks and desk-based analysis when required.
* Curious and inquisitive.
* Ability to plan and organise workload successfully.
Required Experience
* Educated to minimum degree level in the field of Mechanical Engineering, or similar engineering degree (min 2:2).
* 3D CAD (Solid Edge/Solidworks) experience would be beneficial.
* Advanced MS Office (Excel) experience is beneficial.
* UK driving licence is beneficial.
About J&E Hall International
J & E Hall is one of world’s foremost refrigeration solutions providers. Our key activities include the design, manufacture, installation and after sales care of refrigeration and HVAC products.
As a member of the Daikin Group, J & E Hall has 10 locations and over 300 employees in the UK. A third of our workforce are service engineers who work remotely from UK service centres on customer sites. We consider our workforce to be an asset and the success of our company is enabled by the dedication and development of our staff.
About the Business area
Our Applied Development Centre designs and develops single screw compressor technology and controls all aspects of patented and confidential component production from our Dartford facility.
We manage single screw compressor engineering across the Daikin group including Italy and China which are both key facilities of compressor production supported by our Dartford operation.
We offer a competitive salary and a range of great benefits that help make J&E Hall International a great place to work. These include:
* 26 days annual leave
* Defined pension contribution plan
* Life Assurance
* Continued professional development, including study leave and financial support for role related qualifications
* Long service awards
* Salary Extras, including shopping, hotel and travel discounts
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