Design Engineer

Sapien; Derby; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapien in Derby is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join the engineering team working on the design and development of complex turbomachinery and rotating equipment. You will lead mechanical design activities from concept through production, develop and maintain turbomachinery designs, and ensure compliance with technical, manufacturing and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, other engineering teams and customers, and use CAD tools (Siemens NX) with a

Qualifications

• 6+ years of mechanical design experience in turbomachinery or rotating equipment.
• Experience from concept to production and capability to meet customer requirements.
• Strong CAD skills; Siemens NX experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute mechanical design activities from concept through to production.
• Create, develop and maintain complex mechanical and turbomachinery designs.
• Ensure designs meet technical, manufacturing, performance and customer requirements.
• Manage multiple engineering projects and deliver designs to agreed cost and schedule.
• Produce and maintain engineering drawings and design documentation.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering and customers to resolve technical issues.
• Support design reviews, technical assessments and product development activities.
• Present technical information and design solutions to internal teams and customers.

Skills

Gas turbine design

Turbomachinery

Gearbox design

Rotating equipment

Mechanical design

Education

BSc Mechanical Eng

Equivalent experience in related discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Sapien is looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join our clients engineering team in Derby, working on the design and development of complex turbomachinery and rotating equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute mechanical design activities from concept through to production.
• Create, develop and maintain complex mechanical and turbomachinery designs.
• Ensure designs meet technical, manufacturing, performance and customer requirements.
• Manage multiple engineering projects and deliver designs to agreed cost and schedule.
• Produce and maintain engineering drawings and design documentation.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering and customers to resolve technical issues.
• Support design reviews, technical assessments and product development activities.
• Present technical information and design solutions to internal teams and customers.

Essential Experience

• 6+ years' relevant mechanical design experience.
• Strong experience in one or more of the following areas: Gas turbine design or engineering, Turbomachinery, Gearbox design, Gearbox manufacturing, Gas turbine equipment / component manufacturing, Rotating equipment or other highly engineered mechanical systems
• Proven experience taking designs from concept through to production.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes and engineering requirements.
• Experience working with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong CAD experience; Siemens NX experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant industry experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications