Osbit Engineer: Mechanical

Osbit; Broomhaugh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily lunch and refreshments

Company pension scheme

Vitality healthcare scheme

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Bike to Work scheme

Electric Vehicle rental scheme

Access to coaching and counselling

Annual summer party and Christmas festivities

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer who is technically adept and driven. You will own projects from inception to completion within a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities include designing innovative systems, managing project deliverables, and preparing documentation. Applicants should have a degree in a technical field and be proficient in Autodesk Inventor. The role offers a supportive culture and diverse projects, with benefits including daily refreshments and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, Offshore or Marine Engineering.
• Ability to use Autodesk Inventor effectively.
• Strong proficiency in hand calculations, Staad, and FEA.

Responsibilities

• Help design innovative systems from concept to detailed design.
• Manage project deliverables and ensure schedule adherence.
• Prepare technical documentation and design calculations for review.
• Conduct testing and commissioning as parts of the project.
• Liaise with finance and HSSEQ for support and guidance.

Skills

Technical communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Staad

FEA software

Job description

About this role

This role is the sturdy foundation underpinning Osbit’s success. An Osbit Mechanical Engineer is technically capable, and driven, in equal measure. You're an energetic all-rounder, owning your project from start to finish, and collaborating closely with your colleagues to overcome any obstacles thrown your way. The offshore wind industry is growing fast, and our projects are too. There’s lots to work on, with opportunities to take ownership and make a genuine difference to our business outcomes. You must be willing to get stuck in, combining your technical nous with strong communication, and lateral thinking, to ensure that we deliver On Spec, to Budget and In Time - OSBIT, every time.

Your responsibilities

You’ll be part of a live project team, working closely with your teammates to design and build each engineering system. You may be assigned different roles project-to-project, and your core responsibilities include:

• Helping design innovative systems from first principles, from concept through to detailed design, while maintaining technical excellence.
• Supporting on schedule delivery by effective management of your project deliverables.
• Managing supplier progress, holding regular meetings and in-person support.
• Preparing technical documentation & design calculations for peer review, and checking third party documentation.
• Preparing for and carrying out testing, commissioning and mobilisation activities.
• Liaising with other business functions, including finance and HSSEQ, for support and guidance.
• Supporting your teammates by sharing your knowledge and insights in working groups and presentations, where applicable.

About you

• Open minded with a keen to learn attitude.
• First rate communicator.
• Self‑motivated and persistent in getting from A to B.
• Diligent in attention to detail.
• Adaptable when unexpected challenges crop up.

Your experience

In this role, as a basis you’ll need:

• A degree‑level qualification, or equivalent, in a technical field, such as Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
• The ability to work with Autodesk Inventor software.
• Proficiency in hand calculations, through to Staad and FEA.

Further information

• Successful applicants be based at our Riding Mill headquarters, in North East England, working on site as required.
• Working abroad may be required at times to visit customers, suppliers, and support assembly programmes.

What we offer

It’s really important to us that Osbit is a fun and supportive place to be. This is why we offer a range of benefits. In the UK, these include:

• Lunch and refreshments provided daily at main sites.
• Company pension scheme.
• Vitality healthcare scheme.
• Additional holiday purchase scheme.
• Bike to Work and Electric Vehicle rental schemes.
• Access to a Myers Briggs practitioner & counsellor, and tailored coaching.
• Annual summer party celebration and Christmas walk, lunch, and festivities.