Design Engineer

STATS Group; Kintore; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

STATS Group in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, seeks a Design Engineer to work within a design team converting concepts into drawings, justification to codes and standards, manufacturing, testing and field support.

You will use AutoCAD and Inventor with Ansys/FEA and MathCad, contribute to piping and subsea equipment design, ensure quality and delivery on time, and assist junior engineers while maintaining safety and compliance in oil and gas projects.

Qualifications

• Competence in AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Competence in Ansys or other FEA packages.
• Competence in MathCad.
• Experience in a design engineering environment.
• Knowledge of oil and gas product design, piping, installation and operation.
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint proficiency.
• Knowledge of Microsoft AX system would be an advantage.
• Experience in subsea equipment or downhole tooling design would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Taking technical direction from Engineering Manager, Lead Design Engineers and Product Technical Leads.
• Working under guidance, assuming technical responsibility for design tasks.
• Provide design support for manufacturing, assembly & testing.
• Carry out site surveys – onshore & offshore.
• Check drawings against standards and ensure quality and fitness for purpose.

Skills

AutoCAD

Inventor

Ansys/FEA

MathCad

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

AX system

Education

Engineering-related studies

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Ansys/FEA

MathCad

Job description

Kintore, Aberdeenshire

September 2026

Job Purpose

• To work as part of a design team in seeing conceptual designs developed from ideas through drawing, justification to codes and standards, manufacturing, testing and support of field technicians.

Directly Reports to

• Senior / Lead Design Engineer and Engineering Manager

Internal Relationships

• Design Draughtsperson, Trainee Design Engineers and Design Engineers

Main Responsibilities

• Taking technical direction and guidance from the Engineering Manager, Lead Design Engineers and Product Technical Leads.
• Working under the guidance of the Senior Engineer and Lead Design Engineers, assuming technical disciplinary responsibility for design related tasks and activities.
• Provide support for draughtsperson, trainee draughtsperson and graduate engineers.
• Accountability for quality, safety and fitness for purpose of draughting work undertaken.
• Ownership and responsibility for drawing completeness and demonstration of fitness for purpose of all draughting tasks undertaken.
• On time delivery and execution.
• Checking of drawings produced within the department and making sure draughting and company standards are met.
• Responsible for managing and delivering company and departmental objectives.
• Identifying risks and develop mitigation plans and review with SE/Team Leader.
• Present technical proposals & designs at concept and detailed design reviews relating to but not limited to draughting.
• Familiarization and efficient use of design tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, MathCad, etc.)
• Provide design support and guidance for the manufacturing, assembly & test.
• Carry out site surveys – onshore & offshore.

Individual Quality and Safety Responsibilities

• To comply with STATS and Client quality, safety and environmental management systems and procedures at all times.
• Ensure all accidents / incidents / near misses / hazards are immediately reported and relevant paperwork is complete.

STATS Mandatory Courses Including

• Environmental Awareness
• COSHH Awareness
• GDPR Awareness
• Management of Change
• Near Miss Reporting
• All other relevant courses

STATS Internal Course - Basic Level

• Tecno Plug, BISEP, Remotes, Hot Tapping etc.

EXPERIENCE / Competence / Skills / Knowledge

• Competence in AutoCAD, Inventor.
• Competence in Ansys or other FEA packages.
• Competence in MathCad.
• Experience in a design engineering environment.
• Knowledge of oil and gas related product design, pipework’s, installation and operation.
• IT skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Microsoft AX system would be an advantage.
• Relevant tool and equipment design in either subsea equipment and mechanical systems would be advantageous; or downhole tooling with experience in plugs, locks, packers and deployment mechanisms.
• Awareness and appreciation of market trends and merging technologies relevant to STATS services, project or product developments.

Qualifications

• Engineering related studies.

Personal Qualities

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, team player but able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to prioritise workload/manage workload.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Forthcoming with ideas to improve our services.
• Having the ability to communicate with all levels of staff.
• Established and strong interpersonal skills.

STATS is an equal opportunity employer, in which we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees, in allowing us to deliver our company objectives together.