Design/Project Engineer

SPIRAC; Banbury, Sheffield; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIRAC is seeking an engineer to produce general arrangements, detailed designs and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. The role requires 3–5 years of design experience and the ability to work with site surveys and client drawings to create 3D layouts.

The successful candidate will prepare 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D models, maintain drawing files with Autodesk Vault, and collaborate with the design and project teams to meet budgets and timelines while traveling to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of design experience with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Produce 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D models.
• Interpret site surveys and client drawings to create 3D layouts.
• Maintain drawing files and records using Autodesk Vault.
• Ability to work to budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Produce general arrangement drawings meeting operability, maintainability and health & safety standards.
• Prepare 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D models for standard items and bespoke fabrications.
• Work with design & project team to deliver multiple contracts.
• Travel to customer and supplier sites as needed.
• Support quality control of output to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

3D modelling

Engineering design principles

BOM creation

Autodesk Vault

Navisworks

FEA

Teamwork

English communication

Education

HNC in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Navisworks

FEA

Job description

SPIRAC is a leading provider of municipal screening, grit and biosolids handling equipment with offices around the world. SPIRAC provides sustainable solids material handling solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater, developed with the benefit of international and local experience. Municipal screening, grit and sludge handling are our primary focus, but SPIRAC also offers conveying, dewatering and washing solutions for industrial applications. Our diverse product range and experienced engineers offer environmentally friendly solutions for the smallest to largest WWTP. Most importantly, we support our equipment and take pride in ensuring successful installation and maintenance.

About the job

The successful applicant would be responsible for producing general arrangements, detailed designs & manufacturing drawings for multiple contracts. They would be self-motivated and experienced in the use of Autodesk Inventor & AutoCAD to produce designs and would work in conjunction with the existing design & project team. This is a role that is suited to someone with an engineering background with a minimum of 3 – 5 years of design experience with Autodesk Inventor & AutoCAD.

To be considered for this role, you will need the following skills and competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering design principles.
• Ability to interpret working drawings, to work from site surveys and existing client drawings to produce 3D – layouts in Inventor and detailed component drawings as required.
• Produce general arrangement drawings that incorporate accepted standards of operability, maintainability and meet health and safety requirements.
• Preparation of 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D models for both standard items and bespoke fabrications.
• Generating standardised product designs and modifying existing designs for customers.
• A good understanding of setting up, drawing symbols, standard nomenclature & BOM lists
• Maintain drawing files and records throughout contracts using Autodesk Vault
• Capable of working within time frames and budgets
• Experience with Autodesk Vault, FEA and Navisworks are advantageous

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Work as a team member within the Design Department reporting to the General Manager
• Have HNC or above in a relevant engineering subject. (Suitable vocational qualifications may be a suitable alternative.)
• Knowledge related to the design of waste water screens would be beneficial
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Competent Word and Excel skills with a good working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor & AutoCAD
• To maintain the quality control requirements of the output and to produce a product that achieves customer satisfaction
• Office based in Banbury or Sheffield but expected to travel to customer and supplier remote sites as deemed necessary

This role will be a full-time permanent position commencing ASAP.