Outfitting Detail Design Engineer

Expleo; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Detail Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will engage in detailed engineering design activities across various projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Your expertise in CAD software, particularly FORAN, will be crucial as you produce accurate technical drawings and specifications. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, adapt to changing requirements, and contribute to all phases of the design cycle, from concept to installation. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and encourages professional growth through accredited training courses.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Skill development opportunities

ExpleoAcademy training courses

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in detail design processes for naval or commercial marine projects.
• Proficiency in parametric CAD systems for 2D and 3D design.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Provide technical support during construction and installation phases.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Detail Orientation

Familiarity with Shipbuilding Terminology

Education

NC/HNC or equivalent qualification

Apprenticeship in relevant discipline

Tools

FORAN

Windchill

CAD Software

Job description

Overview

As a Detail Design Engineer, you will carry out detailed Engineering design activities, working closely with cross-functional teams on a range of projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

You will deliver accurate technical drawings and specifications, help identify and resolve any design issues that may arise, support the business in preparing technical reports and documents, and participate in design reviews.

You're an experienced Designer, comfortable using design software and tools such as FORAN, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy, able to use analytical and problem-solving skills in challenging situations.

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

Responsibilities

• Creation of CAD Models and Drawings: Producing detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings 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 a relatable discipline subject.
• Apprenticeship in relevant discipline or relevant industry experience.

Essential skills

• Familiarity with shipbuilding/ship repair terminology and practices.
• Proficiency in the use of one or more parametric/spec driven CAD systems in both 3D and 2D environments.
• 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 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 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.