Lead Mechanical Engineer - Elastomeric Seals (Downhole)

Rubberatkins; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour week

33 days holidays

Life Insurance

Pension

Onsite parking

Employee Assistance programme

Professional subscription & study

Job summary

Rubberatkins in Aberdeen is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of elastomeric products from concept through testing and implementation. You will own product development projects, applying design principles, analysis, prototyping and testing to optimise solutions for demanding downhole and industrial applications.

The role requires CAD design using SolidWorks, analytical capabilities for stress and load calculations, and close collaboration with manufacturing, suppliers and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical engineering design and product development.
• Analytical capability with experience performing stress and load calculations.
• A BEng (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, preferably SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to develop solutions that meet their technical and operational requirements.
• Develop and optimise traditional seal types using established processes, methods, and material knowledge to ensure customer scopes are completed.
• Design, research, and develop innovative mechanical solutions, products, and prototypes to satisfy new challenges.
• Produce engineering layouts, calculations, specifications, and maintain accurate project records.
• Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) to develop concepts and communicate design requirements to draughtsperson(s).
• Use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to analyse, optimise, and validate design proposals.
• Take technical ownership of projects through design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and implementation.
• Support and oversee in-house product testing alongside the Lead Test Technician and test team.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including manufacturing, materials, testing, suppliers, and customers.

Job description

Rubberatkins in Aberdeen is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of elastomeric products from concept through testing and implementation. You will own product development projects, applying design principles, analysis, prototyping and testing to optimise solutions for demanding downhole and industrial applications.

The role requires CAD design using SolidWorks, analytical capabilities for stress and load calculations, and close collaboration with manufacturing, suppliers and