Research And Development Engineer
9 hours ago
Kidderminster
Position: R&D Engineer Contract: Permanent, Full Time Location: Worcestershire (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: up to £45,250 plus performance bonus (paid twice yearly in June & December payslip), Plus Flexitime (employees can choose their working pattern) Industry: Oil & Gas PRS Engineering has engaged with a key client and a leading Oil & Gas Equipment manufacturer based in the Worcestershire area. Due to team expansion and booming industry, we are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis. Products you will be involved in, Filters, Strainers, Separators, Flame Arrestors, Skid Packages, Piping Systems, Pressure Vessels. Summary of Job: • Taking concept designs to production within an agreed time frame, utilising the latest 3D modelling techniques, • Producing technical manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks for production of equipment, • Producing design calculations using software packages, i.e. SolidWorks Flow Simulation and supervised simulation, • Product development including research and supervised prototype testing to optimise performance and cost, • Producing concept designs and production models to agreed specifications, • Overseeing the company’s PED approvals to ensure the standard product ranges are kept up to date Staff relationship: • Directly responsible to the Engineering Manager, • Supervised by the Lead Engineers & Primary Engineers during project work, • Works with Test Engineers/Production personnel where testing/practical work is required, • Liaises with technical analysts, for checking and support, as and when required, • Liaises internally with all departments, • Liaises with suppliers, including third party inspection bodies, • Works closely with the Technical Director Experience and qualifications: • Proficient in 3D modelling (SolidWorks), including assemblies and configurations, • Experience with 2D drafting (AutoCAD or similar) from in-house training, • Higher National Certificate (HNC) qualified in Mechanical Engineering (with practical experience), • Proficient with Microsoft Office software, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint, • Proficient in Physics and Mathematics Duties and responsibilities: • Shall be fully committed to the achievement of the company policies and objectives with special respect to quality, safety and environment, • Working to agreed task lists for R&D, technical and project work and seeking clarification from the Engineering Manager, as required, • Design: this shall include, but not be limited to: -Research into specifications, materials and components, as instructed Design calculations and simulation, • Material Procurement: issuing material requisitions for project and technical work, • Assisting the Technical Director with SolidWorks PDM administration, • Liaising with the Engineering Manager and Design Engineers to ensure the project/task is fully understood, • SolidWorks technical drawings for manufacture and assembly in accordance with company standards to agreed time schedules, • Integration of common parts/standardisation and finalisation of materials and components, • Ensuring the designs are safe and in accordance with the Health and Safety Act and other governing legislations, i.e., Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED), • Creating final assembly models from concepts through the necessary procedures (Where applicable, functional/process testing to establish equipment is ‘fit for purpose’) • Compilation of flow test results from test engineers with supervised validation from, • Witness of pressure testing/flow testing to confirm acceptability of design, • Documentation: responsible for the organisation and preparation of all engineering documentation requirements, ensuring they are issued, as required by the project, • Responsible for the compilation of Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) approval documentation for issue to notified bodies, to enable approval of design This shall include (but not limited to): - • Selection of conformity assessment modules o Manufacturing and GA drawings (for the product range) o Working procedures o Sales Data Sheets Qualifications/Experience Minimum GCSE Grade 5 (equivalent grade C) or higher in Maths, English & Science HNC in Mechanical Engineering essential Essential knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel) required A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Research and Development Practical skills in manufacturing, welding, piping and materials essential Experience using Adobe Acrobat AutoCAD experience essential SolidWorks & 3D Modelling ASME PV code knowledge preferred (i.e., ASME VIII) Experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry preferred Experience of filters, strainers and pressure vessels preferred Benefits • Company bonus, • Company pension scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • Life insurance (death in service), • 23 days holiday (19 floating days, 4 fixed towards Christmas shutdown) +extra service days +Bank Holidays +Birthday Leave (after 2 full calendar years’ service), • Training opportunities, • Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for VDU users, if appropriate, • Social events organised and funded by the company, • Corporate gym discount