Design Engineer - Heat Exchangers

Morson Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy firm is seeking a Design Engineer Heat Exchangers to lead the design and development of innovative heat exchangers for their projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders while managing product development and costs. This role requires expertise in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of heat exchangers, along with the ability to work in a dynamic, team-focused environment. Competitive salary and benefits package available.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Benefits allowance

Pension contributions

28 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Home office startup payment

Qualifications

• Experience in design, manufacture, operation, and maintenance of Heat Exchangers.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards like ASME and EN13445.
• Understanding of product lifecycle and ability to lead product development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical output on heat exchangers across various projects.
• Work on product development with cost and programme management.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Design knowledge of Heat Exchangers

Ability to build relationships

Programme development

Collaboration

Education

Relevant technical degree or HND

Job description

Design Engineer Heat Exchangers

Location: Remote with occasional client visits, or Manchester, Derby or Warrington Offices

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we re doing something that s never been done before. We re revolutionising an industry. That s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

The Design Engineer - Heat Exchangers will work within the Plant Equipment team on the fully integrated technical solutions, maturity, programme, and governance, covering the scope of Heat Exchangers. You will conduct the design of multiple heat exchangers across the Rolls-Royce SMR Power station, using the best available knowledge and technology to trade and meet highly challenging and complex requirements.

This role will be responsible for delivering technical output on multiple fronts, ensuring success of the generic design but also supporting on many site-specific product design activities, working with customers and supply chain on a truly global scale.

The successful candidate will be responsible for not just product development but also cost and programme which will grow as the project and business grows. The design engineer will work with Supply Chain and Cost Engineering team to generate the cost of the component(s) and value engineering.

Key Outcomes of the Role:

• Accountable for the technical maturity of the Heat Exchangers product range.
• Strategies and delivery models development and implementation.
• Delivery of key business deliverables and milestones.
• Responsible for the governance and quality of own outputs.
• Individual will be expected to flex and grow with the demands from the business.
• Individual will be expected to travel on an as appropriate basis between the different sites to support the team.

Key selection criteria for this role are:

Criteria 1 - Product Development

• Demonstrable experience/knowledge of design, manufacture, operation, and maintenance of Heat Exchangers.
• Knowledgeable in requirements capture, type selection and thermal or mechanical sizing.
• Experience of the product lifecycle of Heat Exchangers is preferable to enable a potential to lead. Ideally the candidate has examples of product development, manufacture, verification and safety cases, demonstrating understanding of the project maturity stages and be able to apply that knowledge.
• The candidate will need to be able to balance product development against competing requirements from all the different functions and stakeholders.
• The Design Engineer would be capable of technically checking the work of junior engineers and providing them with coaching.
• The candidate shall have knowledge and prior experience of relevant industry codes and standards, such as ASME III, ASME VIII, TEMA, EN13445, PED/PSSR etc.

Criteria 2 - Ability to build relationships internally and externally

• Ability to communicate and build relationships
• The role requires the candidate to communicate and build relationships with a large variety of stakeholders across the business, covering functions such as component design, system design, analysis, verification, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, programme management and business development.
• The candidate will be required to interact with senior leadership, primarily within engineering but also across the different business functions and will be capable of communicating with different levels of the business hierarchy.
• The candidate will be required to support engagements with external stakeholders, including customers, regulators and suppliers. This will include being capable of supporting a variety of discussions with third parties, as well as being capable of leading presentations on complex cross functional topics relevant to the role scope

Criteria 3 Programme development & delivery

• The candidate shall be required to develop and manage engineering programmes for the defined scope of the role. This will include interacting with other teams delivering dependent activities to ensure progress is monitored and aligned with the integrated programme.
• The candidate shall be required to manage high levels of ambiguity within the programme and work closely with the Manager - Heat Exchangers to provide control and direction.
• The candidate shall be required to manage risks across their scope and ensure adequate mitigation activities are identified and implemented.
• The candidate shall be required to support the development and implementation of the supply chain strategy and vendor selection.

Criteria 4 Team Environment

• The candidate shall be required to work closely with colleagues, foster collaboration and innovation within the team, and maintain a positive inclusive team culture.
• The candidate shall be an exceptional team player that is prepared to support any aspect of the business when required, display an appropriate questioning attitude and excel in periods of uncertainty within a learning culture. This will include being willing to work in an ever changing and ambiguous environment and remain flexible to the evolving needs of the business.

Criteria 5 Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• The role requires the candidate to have the ability to work with multiple stakeholders, create a supporting working environment, and communicate up and down the business hierarchy internally and externally.
• The candidate will ideally have experience dealing with stakeholders internally and externally and be capable of participating in technical discussions with third parties.

Training & Qualifications requirements

• The candidate will demonstrate actively working towards Institute recognition, also hold a relevant technical degree level qualification or HND.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Pay and Benefits

We anticipate paying a salary of between £42,500-£50,000 (DOE) plus:-

• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance - £2200, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we re a strengths-based organisation our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

The recruitment process for this vacancy is being handled by Morson Talent, an official recruitment partner to RR SMR. By applying to this vacancy you are consenting to have your personal information shared with Morson Talent. Your details will only be handled in conjunction with RR SMR opportunities.

Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.