Mechanical Designer

NRL; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Draughtsperson responsible for producing 2D and 3D models of equipment for the offshore sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CAD, particularly AutoCAD and Inventor, and knowledge of welding and fabrication. This role offers a competitive salary, usual company benefits, and the chance to work on exciting projects within the Offshore Energy Sector. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fun working environment

Opportunity to work on exciting projects

Qualifications

• Experience of draughting using 2D and 3D CAD packages is essential.
• Good knowledge of welding, fabrication and machining notation is essential.
• Experience of setting out structural steel fabrications is essential.
• Experience of producing operational drawings is essential.
• Experience of working with mechanical / structural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce all drawing types as required including Structural Fabrications and Layouts.
• Assist in equipment fabrication and compile as built drawings.
• Provide support to all internal departments with draughting services.
• Promote and utilize the Internal Work Request process.
• Self-check all drawings for quality.

Skills

2D and 3D CAD packages

Welding and fabrication knowledge

Setting out structural steel fabrications

Producing operational drawings

Working with mechanical/structural drawings

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Vault

Job description

Mechanical Designer / Draughtsperson - responsible for producing 2D and 3D models of fabricated equipment for the offshore sector, specifically mechanical handling & reeling systems.

Duties and responsibilities

• Produce all drawing types as required such as – Structural Fabrications, Machining Details, Operational Storyboards, Field/Route Detailed Engineering and Layouts, Lift Studies, etc.
• Working with project teams to assist in equipment fabrication including compiling as built drawings and supporting at operational work sites as required.
• Provide support to all internal departments as required with draughting services.
• Actively promote, utilise and conform with the Internal Work Request process to ensure a detailed audit trail exists associated with the tasks worked on.
• Actively employ self-checking on all drawings.
• Challenge designs and input parameters to ensure fit for purpose, robust and cost effective solutions are being delivered.
• Ensure that applicable lessons learnt from previous work scopes have been captured and applied to current tasks to mitigate the risk of re-occurrence.

Qualifications

• Experience of draughting using 2D and 3D CAD packages is essential (AutoCAD, Inventor and Vault experience is desirable)
• Good knowledge of welding, fabrication and machining notation is essential.
• Experience of setting out structural steel fabrications is essential.
• Experience of producing operational drawings is essential.
• Experience of working with mechanical / structural drawings

Personal qualities

• High level of attention to detail
• Flexible team worker
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident working with staff of varying seniority

Client can offer

The opportunity to join: a growing team, a fun working environment and the opportunity to work on exciting projects in the Offshore Energy Sector.

A competitive salary

Usual company benefits

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.