NRL are currently recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer to work for an offshore engineering company.
Initially for a 3 month contract, the role will be based in Ipswich.
Job duties:
* Work closely with the Engineering Team to ensure the highest calibre of technical delivery on all projects.
* Assist the set-up, implementation and management of Autodesk Vault file management system.
* Support the growth of the department through effective leadership of the team’s capabilities and capacity.
* Develop concepts and detailed designs based on client/internal briefs and ensure that all deadlines are met.
* Analyse design proposals/technical information and identify potential issues and remedies, highlighting any technical risks to the Engineering Management.
* Maintain a smooth flow of information to the design team leads, line managers, other stakeholders, and Senior Management.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
* Identify solutions to improve designs, ease of fabrication, and reduction of costs.
* Carry out detailed design work including 3D modelling and drawings.
* Ensure accuracy of drawings/designs by checking and obtaining second person checks and actively checking your work for correctness, content and quality throughout the process whilst also ensuring delivery is on time.
* Check colleagues' work, including calculations, drawings, and reports, and make recommendations/corrections and improvements as required.
* Ensure constructability of designs.
* Consider implications such as cost, viability, safety, reliability, and time constraints.
* Help to promote a culture of innovation and creativity within the design team to ensure the flow of new ideas.
* Act as cover during Principal Design Engineers' holiday periods and assist the Engineering Team to regularly update the work schedules of the design team.
* Keep projects aligned with the company’s goals and values and ensure the project timeline is met and projects stay within budget.
* Communicate and work closely with vendors and contractors.
* Ensure company and industry standards, processes and best practices are followed, identifying areas for improvement and implementing with the agreement of the Engineering Management.
* Maintain internal departmental processes and procedures to ensure compliance with QA standards.
* Ensure software standards and efficiency are maintained and enhanced.
* Attend/chair and participate in relevant design review meetings.
* Deliver R&D activities within your remit.
* Motivate the team.
* Maintain and enhance Orwell’s engineering reputation in the marketplace.
* Undertake additional tasks as may be required by the company from time to time.
Qualifications Required:
HND/Degree qualification in Engineering.
Experience/expertise in the following disciplines:
* Structural and mechanical design/draughting.
* Proficient in Autodesk Inventor and Vault file management system.
* Experience in producing structural design drawings.
* Experience in producing piping isometric and P&ID/PFD drawings.
* Firm grasp of engineering concepts, and experience designing mechanical systems and products.
* Must be self-motivated and a great team worker.
* Basic commercial & contractual awareness.
If this role is of interest, please apply or call NRL for more information.
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