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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE32
  • Salary: £30000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, occupational health plan, profit related bonus
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 1 year ago

  • Sector: Renewables, Oil, Gas and Petrochemical
  • Contact: Huw Guariento
  • Contact Email: huw.guariento@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 0191 415 3300
  • Start Date: 22 November 2023
  • Expiry Date: 22 December 2023
  • Job Ref: V-165292

Senior Design Engineer - consultancy / design in support of operators of marine, renewable and subsea assets


Job Purpose:

  • To take a technical lead in delivering key product solutions in a dynamic design environment

  • Based on a diverse range of existing technology, work with colleagues to: - Ensure current products are deployed appropriately and safely to suit client requirements - Modify existing products to suit a tailored set of client requirements - Innovate new bespoke solutions to solve unique challenges clients may be experiencing

  • Assist with the training and development of Design Engineers and Trainees

  • Assisting with the day to day running of the Engineering Department

  • Maintaining good working relationships internally with other departments and externally with the client

  • Keeping abreast of developments within the industry and help to ensure client remains seen as a leader in their field Directly Reports to:

    • Engineering Manager Along With:

      • Design Engineers

Main Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring engineering design packages in full compliance with customers requirements and all relevant codes and standards

  • Carrying out approval of design packages

  • Support and mentoring of Engineering Team members

  • Producing conceptual designs and detailed engineering analysis using available methods

  • Producing 3D modelling drawings

  • Preparing Design Specifications

  • Preparing General Arrangement drawings and Assembly drawings, manufacturing drawings, Material Take Off Lists and Bill of Materials

  • Advising and instructing operations staff with respect to testing and assembly of equipment

  • Attending client meetings as required, identifying design engineering requirements and processes to meet client needs Individual Quality and Safety

Responsibilities:

  • To comply with client quality, safety and environmental management systems and procedures at all times

  • Ensure all accidents / incidents / near misses / hazards are immediately reported and relevant paperwork is completed

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Mechanical (preferred), Civil or Marine Engineering

  • Chartered membership of relevant professional engineering institute desirable

Experience / Competence / Skills / Knowledge:

  • Design experience, preferably within the Oil and Gas, marine or renewable environment, sub-sea experience would be an advantage

  • Design experience from first principles

  • Competence in 3D modelling and drafting (AutoCAD Inventor in use, transition training from comparable software provided where required)

  • Experienced of, and competent in carrying out, checking and approving engineering design packages

  • Understanding of and interpretation of FEA techniques

Personal Qualities:

  • Excellent analytical skills

  • Lateral thinker who uses their initiative to provide engineered solutions

  • Forthcoming with ideas to improve our services

  • Highly motivated, enthusiastic, team player, who is also happy to work independent of others

  • Effective time manager that ensures a quick turnaround of Engineering requirements

  • Excellent organisational skills

  • Consistent and structured approach to work

  • Prioritises own and others workloads

  • Communicates clearly, consistently and effectively with all members of staff

  • Established and strong interpersonal skills

  • Supervises and guides team members

  • Shares and communicates knowledge to support the development of others

  • Takes pride in the accuracy and delivery of high quality work

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global engineering companies with the right people to bring their projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with their energy transition plans and working with our clients to build a cleaner, greener future.

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