Mechanical Design Team Leader

Pipecare Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inline inspection services provider in the UAE is seeking a Mechanical Design Team Leader to oversee the design and development of mechanical hardware. Responsibilities include creating models, maintaining documentation, and training designers. The ideal candidate will have expertise in mechanical design, experience in oil and gas, and strong communication skills for technical support.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design and analysis, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Proficient in CAD software and design documentation.
• Strong communication skills for technical support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and development of mechanical hardware.
• Create conceptual models and detailed drawings.
• Train and provide support to new designers.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

FEM analysis

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

PIPECARE Group of Companies – the leading provider of inline inspection services in Oil & Gas field – is looking for the Mechanical Design Team Leader, overseeing the design and development of mechanical hardware.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Design Team Leader responsibilities include creating conceptual models, detailed drawings, specifications, documentation, assemblies, and user manuals. Provide support to other designers, documentation controllers, and PDM administrators.

• Review all drawings prepared by designers to enhance quality and ensure smooth production of our products.
• Collaborate with the team to manage and control all documents, ensuring proper records are maintained to meet standard requirements. Propose new ideas to improve this process gradually.
• Oversee PDM implementation with the PDM administrator and design team, ensuring design files are maintained according to best practices with complete records for every design.
• Train and provide technical support to new designers in drawing preparation to maintain high quality standards.
• Design and develop mechanical product components from concept through production.
• Conduct design analysis and optimization of mechanical components, including considerations of design-for-manufacturability and cost.
• Select components and materials based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
• Utilize computer aided engineering design and analysis software in the design and development (such as 3D modeling, FEM analysis, etc.).
• Develop mechanical design documentation including drawings, specifications, etc.
• Develop assembly manuals, procedures and instructions and may train operations and maintenance personnel.
• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
• Handle contacts with material distributors, subcontractors and manufacturers to create a high-quality product.
• Stay up-to-date with development in technologies and regulations.
• Work in cooperation with the Production department, assisting in production startup and optimization work.
• Participate in equipment failure investigations and external audits.
• Ensure plan is progressing and provide support to meet target dates of all assigned tasks.
• Report to Design Director immediately if there is any issue that cannot be resolved.
• Perform a physical inspection of new tools before releasing them from the UAE workshop.
• Attend the daily production meeting and provide technical support to the production team during tool fabrication and testing.
• Carry out any other related jobs as required by the Head of Department (HOD).

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Mobility: Ability to walk and climb to perform duties, including maneuvering within a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.
• Communication: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, to communicate effectively.
• Focus and Multitasking: Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively.
• Safety Equipment: Ability to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection, if/where needed in manufacturing environments.
• Personal Mobility and Reflexes: Sufficient mobility and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary.

About PIPECARE Group

PIPECARE Group offers comprehensive In-Line Inspection Services to identify and size pipeline threats, utilizing advanced technologies such as Magnetic Flux Leakage, Transverse Field Inspection, Ultrasound, and specialized tools, to ensure precise detection and assessment of various pipeline anomalies.

What we do

In-Line Inspection Services to locate, identify, and size threats, supporting integrity management requirements.

Inspection Technologies

Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL): Detects and sizes general corrosion and metal loss anomalies, especially circumferentially oriented.

Transverse Field Inspection (TFI): Detects and sizes general corrosion and metal loss anomalies, primarily axially oriented.

Ultrasound (UT): Detects and sizes general and other metal loss anomalies with high depth sizing accuracy.

Ultrasonic Crack Detection: Detects and sizes cracks and colonies of cracks.

Caliper (Geometry): Detects and sizes deviations in the ideal circular shape of a pipeline (dents, ovalities, wrinkles, etc.).

Specialized Tools and Technologies

Combo Tools: Use multiple measurement systems in various combinations.

Specialized Tubing Technologies: Designed for Furnace and Downhole Operations.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.