Senior Design Engineer
6 days ago
Stroud
Our client is a leader in the design and manufacturing of bespoke valves for a variety of industries and they are looking for a Design Engineer to join their team! • Interpret customer requirements / specifications and translate into engineered product design, aligning with both technical & commercial requirements, • Ensure tasks are planned & prioritised to support on‑time delivery to project requirements, • Produce detailed designs for new products using 3D CAD, • Produce 3D Models, Engineering Drawings, and BOMs to allow manufacture of components, • Solve mechanical Engineering problems and be able to demonstrate a clear and logical methodology, • Perform & document Engineering calculations to allow colleagues and third‑parties to interpret and validate the results, • Perform FEA analysis where necessary to assess and document suitability of new designs / design modifications, • Analyse & document test data to verify compliance to specification requirements, • Compile professional engineering documents for distribution internally and to the customer, discussing and presenting report findings when necessary, • Ensure designs are accurate and conform to required design codes (API, ISO, PED, ASME VIII) and customer specifications, • Utilise DFM / DFA methodologies in all design work, • Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives, including problem‑solving to enhance existing products and processes, • Checking of Drawings and B.O.M.’s, • Support the transition of new products into Production, • Input into Engineering strategy, policies & procedures to drive company direction, • Act as a mentor to other Engineers within the business, • Support the Engineering department at a variety of meetings both internally and occasionally at Customer sites, providing Engineering support and advice as appropriate, • Deputise for the Principal Engineer when required, • Other Engineering tasks as delegated by the Product Design Manager, • Business Travel will be required from time to time, • A recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering, • Experienced user of 3D CAD for design and drafting, • Conceptual & detailed design skills, • Design for Manufacture & Assembly, • Experience of designing high pressure equipment to industry standards, • Ability to produce detailed design calculations and reports, • Experienced in the use of Finite Element Analysis, • An understanding of materials and their applications, metals in particular, • Familiarity in the use of Geometrical Design and Tolerancing (GD&T), • Pro‑active attitude and strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, • Knowledge of using an MRP System (e.g. Visual, Syteline) to produce BOM’s, • Experience of using a Quality management system database, • Work to and promote high standards of quality, with a strong focus on safety, • Knowledge of technical software such as MathCAD and LabView, • A positive approach with good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team, • The ability to plan your own activities within a project and be adaptable to changing priorities and demanding deadlines, • Proficient in the use of MS Office Products, particularly Excel, • Monday to Thursday: 08:00am to 16:30pm, • Friday: 08:00am to 13:30pm #J-18808-Ljbffr