Role:

Design Engineer

Location:

Kingfisher Business Park, London Road, Stroud, GL5 2BY

Business Need / Purpose of Role:

To work as part of the Design Engineering Team; producing models and drawings using 3D CAD for existing and new products, creating Bills of Material and documentation to support business functions, including Production.

Objectives:

• The interpretation of Customer Requirements from Customer Enquiries, Purchase Orders and Specifications to allow Engineering release.
• To ensure designs are accurate and conform to required design codes (API 6A/API 17D, ISO 10423, ASME VIII) and customer specifications.
• Produce 3D Models, Engineering Drawings and BOMs to allow manufacture of components.
• Produce and update User Manuals for the customer.
• Checking of Drawings and B.O.M.’s.
• Interface with other engineering team members, departments, and customers.
• Reviewing Quality Plans and incorporating into other documentation, drawings, and systems.
• Reviewing regular queries with the Machine Shop, Assembly, Quality and After Market Departments.
• Attend a variety of meetings.
• Business Travel will be required from time to time.
• Other Engineering tasks as delegated by the Design office manager.

Education and/or Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering qualification (Ideally HNC or above).
• Experienced user of 3D CAD for design and drafting. (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Conceptual & detailed design skills.
• Design for Manufacture & Assembly.
• To have a pro-active attitude and be able to demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of designing high pressure equipment to subsea industry standards.
• Knowledge of using an MRP System (e.g. Visual, Syteline) to produce BOM’s.
• Experience of using a Quality management system database (e.g. DDM).
• Work to and promote high standards of quality, with a strong focus on safety.
• Familiarity in the use of Geometrical Design and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of technical software such as MathCAD and LabView.
• An understanding of the materials used in the construction of Oilfield equipment is desirable.
• A positive, confident approach with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team, to agreed deadlines.
• The ability to plan your own activities within a project and be adaptable to changing priorities.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position please send a copy of your CV with a covering email letter to:  recruitment@severnvalve.com