Mechanical Engineer

Omega Resource Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop advanced mechanical systems, including rotary steerable drilling tools. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, expertise in FEA, and previous experience in the oil and gas industry. This role offers 33 days of annual leave, private medical for the family, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holiday

Employer pension contribution up to 7%

Private medical for whole family

Life assurance 3 x salary

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of materials, their properties, and surface coatings.
• Ability to specify dynamic FEA and CFD studies and interpret results.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical assemblies validated through calculations.
• Review and approve engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Create test setups and conduct experiments for design validation.
• Participate in hands-on testing in the production environment.
• Produce complete documentation including design reports and user manuals.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Static Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Experience with downhole tools

Microsoft Office 365 proficiency

3D CAD software familiarity (Ideally Creo)

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Role Overview - Mechanical Engineer

Our client is a forward-thinking company renowned for delivering innovative engineering solutions for demanding environments. Their products excel in extreme conditions, including high-pressure, high-temperature, and high-vibration settings, serving industries such as oil & gas and geothermal energy.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of advanced mechanical systems, with a focus on rotary steerable drilling tools. You will work with state-of-the-art technologies, including control systems, hydraulics, dynamics, motors, sensors, electronics, and software.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical assemblies, validated through detailed calculations.


• Review and approve engineering drawings and technical documentation.


• Create test setups and conduct experiments to support design validation.


• Participate in hands-on testing in the production environment.


• Produce thorough documentation, including design reports, test summaries, manufacturing specifications, and user manuals.


• Support manufacturing by addressing supplier queries promptly.


• Organize and prioritize workload to meet project objectives efficiently.


• Undertake additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Degree Educated in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or equivalent


• Strong knowledge of materials, their properties, and surface coatings.


• Proficiency in performing static Finite Element Analysis (FEA).


• Ability to specify dynamic FEA and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies and interpret results.


• Understanding of manufacturing processes for mechanical components.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.


• Experience in the oilfield industry, particularly with downhole tools.


• Familiarity with 3D CAD software, ideally Creo.

Benefits

• 33 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holiday.


• Employer pension contribution up to 7%


• Private medical for whole family (only cost is Benefit in kind)


• Life assurance 3 x salary


• Flexible working not fixed but flex with situation of workload.

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on (phone number removed) or send copy of your CV to (url removed)

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Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.