Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Location: Gateshead.
Salary: Starting from £37,000 per annum
About the Role:
The company’s Design Engineers are responsible for technical project delivery of hydraulic systems. Their duties are to design, plan and deliver projects to meet customer needs. The scope of the engineering builds may include hydraulic power units, control consoles, bespoke hydraulic systems, and manifolds.
The project owner will be responsible for providing the technical information and documentation to the customer, suppliers, sub-contractors and our hydraulic technicians. They will be maintaining constant communication with the customer and ensure that all commercial, technical, and financial targets are met.
As part of this role there is an expectation that the project owner will have presence in the workshop and on- site and may be involved in activities such as mechanical assembly and commissioning.
This position will be a varied and challenging role with positive opportunities for a motivated individual to develop the position to achieve their own career goals.
Main Duties:
Communication with customer
Review and clarify customer requirements
Prepare engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics
Prepare quotations and technical specifications
Carry out engineering calculations
Select and size components to optimise system performance and cost
Resolve problems and improve manufacturability and serviceability of products
Prepare technical specification for sub-contractors
Prepare technical documents for work files such as, work instructions & risk assessments, mechanical and electrical drawings, hydraulic schematics, technical procedures, and reports
Support technicians and engineers during testing and commissioning
Control work after completion and issue the as-built final documents
Ensure compliance with customer requirements
Ensure that project financial targets are met
Review the project KPIs for debriefing
Attend site or workshop when required
Supporting in all areas of work where appropriate
Embrace and support company values
Candidate Requirements:
2:1 Bachelor degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering
Minimum 3 years’ experience
Ability to carry out engineering calculations
Knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical/control system
Time management skills to handle multi-tasking
Understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods
Good knowledge of computer assisted design (CAD) software – Autodesk Inventor preferred
Interest in working both in a desk and workshop environment
Creative approach for generating new ideas
Strong background in math and science
Clear communicator both written and verbal
Skilled in Microsoft Office packages including Excel and Word
Eligible to work permanently in the UK.
Full driving license
KPI’s:
On time, specification and in budget delivery of own projects at all time
Ensure compliance of designs to customer specification and standards at all time
Preparation of tenders and quotations on time with at least 10% conversion rate.
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now!
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need
Salary description
£37000.00 - £37000.00 per year