Graduate Design Engineer - Aberdeen

Balmoral Tanks; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative engineering team at a forward-thinking company, where you will design cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of the energy and defence sectors. As a Graduate Design Engineer, you'll leverage state-of-the-art tools to create cost-effective solutions, contributing to the development of bespoke designs and optimising existing products. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a fast-paced environment, fostering your ambition and creativity while working alongside industry leaders. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this position is your pathway to a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering required.
• Knowledge of 3-D CAD software and strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Design Balmoral products from initial concept to production.
• Assist with the development of custom design software and test procedures.

Skills

3-D CAD software

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Self-Motivated

Innovative Thinking

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

ANSYS

MathCad

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Balmoral, a division of Balmoral Group, provides surface and subsurface buoyancy, insulation and elastomer products and services to the global energy, defence, subsea communications and oceanographic industries.

We are recruiting for a Graduate Design Engineer within the Engineering Department.

To be an integral part of a thriving engineering team, which produces innovative design solutions and optimises existing Balmoral products to meet the demands of our clients in an evolving industry.

The successful candidate will produce cost effective solutions to bespoke and standard product requests making the best use of their ability and the state of the art tools available to them. The jobholder should, when required, show the ability to work independently with minimal supervision at all times as well as show initiative and innovation in all areas of their work.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBHOLDER, BUT NOT LIMITED TOO;

• To design Balmoral products from initial concept to production.
• To use engineering tools efficiently.
• To produce information for production department.
• To assist with the development of custom design software.
• To Innovate
• To formulate test procedures.
• To define and supervise validation trials.
• To contribute to the continuing effort to reduce costs.
• To assist with the management of engineering data using engineering data management software
• Assist and contribute towards the development of the department, company standards and ultimately our product range
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Engineering degree – Mechanical or Structural. A Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  
  

Desirable:

• Already a member of a professional institution with a view to working towards Chartered status
  
  

Experience

Required:

• Knowledge of 3-D CAD software preferably Autodesk Inventor
• Self Motivated.
• Desire to learn
  
  

Desirable:

• Knowledge of FEA systems preferably ANSYS
• Knowledge of MathCad.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment preferably within an Oil and Gas environment
  
  

Skills/Training

Required:

• An ambition to succeed and forge out a career with an industry leader
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Lateral thinker
• Innovative
• Self Motivated
• Competence in MS Word, Excel, Access
• Knowledge of CAD software and drawing standards.
• Ability to work promptly and accurately and remain composed under pressure
  
  

Desirable:

Knowledge of Autodesk Software (Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault)

Working with Balmoral you get the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that is varied and challenging - with potential for career progression.

Please note that Balmoral is unable to support employment visa sponsorship at this time.