Mechanical Engineer – Marine/Subsea Design (Hybrid)

James Fisher and Sons plc; Renfrew; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; 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 two Mechanical Engineers in Inchinnan, Hybrid, to deliver innovative design solutions and provide through-life engineering support across the JFD product range.

You will design, support in-service upgrades, and collaborate with sales, procurement and production to ensure the best technical solution is provided. A mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience is required, with expertise in design calculations, DFA/DFM, and fabrication methods.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience generating design calculations.
• Experience with DFA (Design for Assembly) and DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
• Manufacture of prototype components and take design from concept to validation.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing techniques.
• Good knowledge of gas and fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess technical queries and provide engineering design for new products and support existing product range.
• Liaise with internal JFD departments such as sales, procurement, and production to ensure the best technical solution is provided in all instances.
• Sourcing suitable components and materials when required and creation of part numbers and bill of materials.
• Creation and checking of engineering documentation such as manufacturing drawings, specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certification and reports.
• Ensuring engineering solutions are provided on time and on budget.
• Site visits to other JFD offices, client assets and suppliers as and when required.

Skills

Design calculations

DFA/DFM

Prototype fabrication

Gas systems

Fluid systems

Manufacturing knowledge

FEA software

Marine/defence standards

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

ANSYS

PLM system

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking two Mechanical Engineers in Inchinnan, Hybrid, to deliver innovative design solutions and provide through-life engineering support across the JFD product range.

You will design, support in-service upgrades, and collaborate with sales, procurement and production to ensure the best technical solution is provided. A mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience is required, with expertise in design calculations, DFA/DFM, and fabrication methods.