Mechanical Design Engineer

Location

Aberdeen | United Kingdom

Job description

Our client is on the hunt for an experienced Design Engineer to join their team within the Oil & Gas sector on a permanent basis. The job holder will be responsible for the engineering design of new and modified tools, products and equipment, from the customer need/concept development stage through to a fully developed commercial product.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertaking a wide variety of engineering design from updating existing designs to working on new designs in line with business needs
• Designing to requirements and specifications as defined ensuring appropriate cost and quality of product
• Inputting to specifications as required, and ensuring a full specification is available and understood prior to commencing work
• Producing the relevant supporting documentation to ensure verification of design (Design models and drawings, Calculations, Certification Files, Test Plans, Procedures and Reports, Operations and Maintenance Manuals, Other technical documentation as required)
• Assisting with technical support, check the work of other Design Engineers or Design Draughters, as appropriate.
• Assisting with hands-on work during assembly and testing of prototype or new designs.
• Supervision/mentoring of Draughters/Trainee Design Engineers on specific tasks and track their project tasks on larger projects (where appropriate)
• Supporting of Field Testing
• Project engineering level work as required
• Staying abreast of developments in new technology and techniques with respect to the clients product lines
• Support and promote continuous improvement in Engineering processes and standards
• Provide cover and support to the department as and when needed

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in a Mechanical Engineering discipline (with demonstrable and sufficient experience)
• Product knowledge of oilfield surface and/or downhole equipment
• Experience in designing oilfield products for example hydraulic control/injection units, pressure control equipment, wireline/slickline tools, structural frames, through tubing tools
• Proficient in using 2D or 3D CAD software, ideally Autodesk Inventor
• Able to perform calculations/analysis pertaining to the product design using appropriate software
• Knowledge of material selection including metals, plastics and elastomers for oilfield use
• Professional Membership of a recognised engineering institution and/or the ability to satisfy the requirements for Chartered Engineer (Desirable)
• Exposure to failure analysis (Desirable)

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