Lead Mechanical Engineer

Expert Employment Limited; Montrose; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Employment Limited in Montrose seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design and develop oilfield equipment, subsurface components and control systems. You will produce mechanical designs, 3D models, technical drawings and assembly layouts, interpreting customer specs and preparing work packs and BOMs.

Collaboration with engineering and manufacturing is essential, with support for machining, welding, assembly, design reviews, tolerance studies and product testing.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with mechanical design, 3D modelling and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, design verification and risk assessment.
• Understanding of materials, including metals, elastomers, welding and heat treatment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies and oilfield equipment.
• Create and modify 3D models, detailed drawings and assembly designs.
• Interpret customer specifications and engineering requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, work packs and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Support manufacturing processes, including machining, welding and assembly.
• Carry out design reviews, tolerance studies and basic engineering calculations.
• Support product testing, verification and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Identify opportunities to improve product design, quality and manufacturing efficiency

Skills

3D modelling

Technical drawings

Mechanical design

Risk assessment

Manufacturing support

Engineering standards

Materials knowledge

Customer specifications interpretation

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

This permanent Lead Mechanical Engineer position in Montrose supports the design and development of specialist oilfield equipment, subsurface components and control systems for the oil and gas sector.

The successful candidate will produce mechanical designs, 3D models, technical drawings and assembly layouts, interpret customer specifications, and prepare work packs and bills of materials.

Close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing colleagues is central, including support for machining, welding and assembly, participation in design reviews, tolerance studies and product testing.

Applicants should demonstrate strong mechanical design capability, proficiency in 3D modelling software and a background in oilfield or similar heavy engineering.

The salary range is £42,000 to £85, £85,000 per annum, reflecting experience.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with experience in the oil and gas industry to support the design and development of specialist oilfield equipment, subsurface components and control systems.

You will be involved in mechanical design, 3D modelling, technical drawings, manufacturing support and product testing, working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies and oilfield equipment.
• Create and modify 3D models, detailed drawings and assembly designs.
• Interpret customer specifications and engineering requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, work packs and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Support manufacturing processes, including machining, welding and assembly.
• Carry out design reviews, tolerance studies and basic engineering calculations.
• Support product testing, verification and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Identify opportunities to improve product design, quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Key Skills

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with mechanical design, 3D modelling and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, design verification and risk assessment.
• Understanding of materials, including metals, elastomers, welding and heat treatment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture