Outfit/ Layouts Detail Design Engineer

Preston Jobs; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Outfit/Layout Detail Design Engineer to join its dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for creating precise 2D manufacturing drawings and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Your expertise in CAD systems, particularly FORAN, will be essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle design challenges. This innovative firm promotes a collaborative working environment and offers opportunities for professional growth through accredited training courses. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Accredited training courses

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in detail design processes, especially in naval or commercial marine projects.
• Proficient in CAD systems, particularly in 3D and 2D environments.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D manufacturing drawings to meet industry standards.
• Identify and resolve design issues during the project lifecycle.

Skills

Detail Design

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Shipbuilding Terminology

Flexibility

Education

NC/HNC or equivalent qualification

Apprenticeship in relevant discipline

Tools

FORAN

Windchill

3D CAD Systems

Job description

Overview

Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses.

As an Outfit/ Layouts Detail Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing 2D manufacturing drawings incorporating some model fixes, working closely with cross-functional teams on a range of projects, making sure that work complies with industry standards and regulations.

You will deliver accurate technical drawings and specifications, and will help to identify and resolve any design issues that may arise.

What do you need from me?

You're an experienced Designer, and are comfortable using FORAN. You've got a keen eye for detail and accuracy, and are able to use analytical and problem-solving skills in challenging situations.

You're able to work autonomously or within a larger team, and are able to flexibly adapt to changing project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Creation of Drawings: Producing detailed 2D drawings to meet required standards.
• Change of Models: Identifying errors within a 3D CAD model and carry out necessary fixes to meet required standards.
• Design Deliverables: Ensuring all design deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders during appropriate design phases to ensure coordination and functionality of design.
• Project Support: Contributing to and supporting the entire project and product design cycle, from concept to construction and installation.
• Technical Support: Providing technical support during the construction and installation phases.
• Perform self-verification of work.
• Reporting of technical progress and issues to line management.
• Be aware of and ensure that safety, health and environmental requirements are implemented.
• Assist with the maintenance and improvement in quality standards of outputs.
• Change embodiment.

Qualifications

• The candidate is required to hold an NC/HNC or an equivalent qualification / experience in Outfitting/ Structural discipline subject.
• Apprenticeship in relevant discipline or relevant industry experience.

Essential skills

• Familiarity with shipbuilding/ship repair terminology and practices.
• Be proficient in the use of one or more parametric/spec driven CAD system both in a 3D & 2D environment.
• FORAN.
• Windchill.

Desired skills

• Preferable T26 Experience.

Experience

• Experience in Design processes and procedures specifically within detail design (stage 2 modelling/stage 3 outputs) working on Naval or Commercial Marine projects (preferably naval shipbuilding projects/alternatively new build or major conversion packages) or similar.

What do I need before I apply

• BPSS clearance required.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology-loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

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• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies.
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.”

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.