Mechanical Engineer: Marine & Defence (Hybrid)

James Fisher and Sons plc; Westhill; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a Westhill-based role with hybrid working. You will provide engineering design solutions and through-life support for the JFD product range, from new design to upgrades in the field.

The role requires experience in design calculations, DFA/DFM, and FEA using ANSYS, plus knowledge of marine and defence standards. The position is full-time and permanent, with site visits to other JFD offices as needed and a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Skilled in generating design calculations.
• Work with DFA and DFM.
• Experience performing FEA structural analysis using ANSYS.
• Prototype components and take design from concept to validation.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing techniques.
• Good knowledge of gas and fluid systems.
• Knowledge of design standards and industry guidelines such as IMCA.
• Experience working to marine, defence standards and class society rules (LR/DNV).
• Product lifecycle management experience.
• Previous diving equipment design experience would be advantageous.
• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess technical queries and provide engineering design input to new products and support existing product range.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure the best technical solution is provided.
• Source components and materials and create part numbers and BOMs.
• Create engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, and test procedures.
• Check manufacturing drawings for adherence to standards and regulations.
• Ensure engineering solutions are provided on time and on budget.
• Site visits to other JFD offices and client assets as required.
• Act as technical checker of drawings and documentation.

Skills

Design calculations

Design for Assembly

Design for Manufacturing

FEA analysis with ANSYS

Prototype fabrication

Gas and fluid systems

Education

Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a Westhill-based role with hybrid working. You will provide engineering design solutions and through-life support for the JFD product range, from new design to upgrades in the field.

The role requires experience in design calculations, DFA/DFM, and FEA using ANSYS, plus knowledge of marine and defence standards. The position is full-time and permanent, with site visits to other JFD offices as needed and a strong emphasis on