Associate Design Engineer

Expleo Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ExpleoAcademy

Competitive benefits

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Expleo Group is expanding its Marine Engineering Design capability and seeking an Associate Design Engineer to work on vessel design, CAD modelling, and related engineering consultancy services. The role involves creating 2D/3D CAD models, delivering design outputs, and supporting projects across UK maritime programmes.

Your primary place of work will be Derby, with opportunities to contribute to projects across commercial and naval marine domains while developing new tools and processes for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of parametric CAD systems in 3D and 2D
• Familiarity with shipbuilding terminology and practices
• Willingness to grow technical and behavioural competence
• Experience with regulated naval/marine environments desirable

Responsibilities

• Create CAD models and drawings to required standards
• Ensure design deliverables are accurate and on time
• Coordinate with colleagues and stakeholders during design phases
• Provide technical support during construction and installation
• Self-verify work and report progress to management

Skills

Parametric CAD

3D/2D CAD

Shipbuilding knowledge

Collaborative teamwork

Technical problem solving

Education

NC/HNC or equivalent

Tools

FORAN

Windchill

Job description

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We have several exciting on-going projects with clients across both commercial & naval marine domains and are seeking to expand our existing Marine Engineering Design capability.

As an Associate Design Engineer every day at Expleo will be out of the ordinary and will require you to be dynamic and responsive to changes in technology, innovation, and client requirements. You will have the opportunity to get involved in vessel and engineering design. The creation of new & innovative tools & processes, the delivery of engineering consultancy services, and the development of new business opportunities across a wide range of UK maritime programmes.

Your primary place of work will be Derby.

Responsibilities

• Creation of CAD Models and Drawings: Producing detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings to meet required standards.
• Design Deliverables: Ensuring all design deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders during appropriate design phases to ensure coordination and functionality of design.
• Technical Support: Providing technical support during the construction and installation phases.
• Perform self-verification of work.
• Reporting of technical progress and issues to line management.
• Be aware of and ensure that safety, health and environmental requirements are implemented
• Assist with the maintenance and improvement in quality standards of outputs.
• Change embodiment.

Qualifications

• The candidate is required to hold an NC/HNC or an equivalent qualification / experience in relatable discipline subject.

Essential Skills

• A readiness to grow & develop your technical & behavioural competence to operate at the cutting edge of your discipline.
• The drive to work in a collaborative environment with a natural curiosity and continuous improvement approach, challenging yourself and others to find new solutions.
• Have an understanding of the use of one or more parametric/spec driven CAD system both in a 3D & 2D environment.
• Familiarity with shipbuilding/ship repair terminology and practices.
• Be proficient in the use of one or more parametric/spec driven CAD system both in a 3D & 2D environment.

Experience

• The successful candidate will ideally have post-graduate experience working in the naval maritime domain or other highly regulated industry.

Missing skills or experience?

• Let us be the judge! At Expleo we are passionate about people; we recognise that technology moves quickly and that no one can learn everything, which is why we seek those who can adapt and demonstrate the aptitude to learn. With enthusiasm and the right attitude, we can help you discover your potential.
• Apprenticeship in relevant discipline or relevant industry experience.
• FORAN.
• Windchill
• Experience of the following key technical knowledge areas:
• Mechanical Design.
• Structural Design.
• Piping.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive