Principal Mechanical Engineer - Aftermarket Services

Celeros Flow Technology; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead their Aftermarket Services team. This role involves providing technical expertise, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality engineering design and support throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical engineering, a proven track record in customer service, and the ability to work collaboratively across various teams. Join a dynamic and innovative environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of the organization and the satisfaction of its clients.

Benefits

Opportunities to develop

33 days holiday

Holiday buy and sell

Pension

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to undertake Mechanical Engineering Design tasks without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support and engineering design for Aftermarket Services.
• Mentor and manage workload of subordinates in engineering tasks.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Technical Report Writing

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Discipline Specific Software

Job description

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Principal Mechanical Engineer - Aftermarket Services

Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas. We seek talented professionals to join our world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi-cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.

The Principal Mechanical Engineer– Aftermarket Services will provide engineering expertise to the Aftermarket (AM) Business with a focus on supporting Customers, Sales, Tendering, Operations and Field Service activities globally.

The Principal Engineer will be responsible for design of all types of pumping equipment, provide Technical support on tender enquiries and take Technical Lead in mentoring and managing workload of subordinates following a collaborative approach with Engineering Functional Teams.

The Principal Engineer shall have extensive experience and knowledge in aftermarket services supporting the customer and their equipment on site and apply their high-end technical knowledge to allow the company to provide products and services that meet customer requirements, providing technical resolution of problems across the full product lifecycle from pre-win bid support through design/make into in-service site support. And will be a full life cycle partner for our clients. They are party to development activities to ensure that the company has access to the latest technology and ensures it remains competitive. They often take the lead in providing technical solutions across all Engineering and Operational sides of the business. Specialist input improves bid quality and increases the likelihood of winning orders.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead focal point of the AM Engineering Team providing technical support and engineering design capability to the AM Business.
• Support Field Technical Services (e.g. Pump system assessments, material and design upgrades for all brands of rotating equipment, hydraulic re-design and up-rates, on-site supervision, asset management, vibration analysis, condition monitoring, re-engineering and upgrading of 3rd party pumps and parts and customer training)
• Reviewing customer specifications
• Assessing and agreeing Engineering plans and milestones, and reporting on performance of engineering execution.
• Work with Engineering Managers, Lead Engineers and/or Principal Engineers to allocate work packages to Mechanical Engineers within their team.
• Work with Principals and other peer groups within Engineering and other Facility functions in a collaborative manner to identify resource pool requirements and deliverables.
• Provide Mechanical Engineering Technical support through the full product life-cycle from pre-ward through design/make to in-service site support.
• Undertake the full range of Mechanical Engineering Design tasks without supervision including, but not limited to, Design Calculations to Standards and Engineering Plans, FMEA, Risk Assessment, DFMA, VE, relevant product and market CODE / Standards compliance (e.g., ASME, API etc).
• Helping team to achieve project deadlines, delivered with desired quality, cost and efficiency.
• Represent Engineering in support of other Facility Functional requirements in relation to Engineering performance (e.g. Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Projects and finance etc.
• Mentor subordinates within team
• Works to develop functional skills and advanced disciplines of self and others.
• Interface and support downstream activities post design phase (shop-floor, test, commissioning and warranty)
• Maintenance of company standards relating to discipline
• Responsible for driving standardization of products, process, tools and calculations etc., to reduce time/risk
• Establish and maintain links with external bodies and resources related to discipline
• Ability to work Off site, this ranges from 1 week to 1 month in the Field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Combination of Mechanical Engineering skills and behavioral attributes required of a Principle Mechanical Engineer (professional, ethical, practical, problem solving, customer focused, approachable and assertive whilst willing to listen to others).
• Technical report writing.
• Familiar with pump performance testing and field trouble shooting/analysis techniquesAbility to operate equipment and undertake the full range of Mechanical Engineering Design tasks without supervision in support of project execution.
• IT skills required for discipline specific software, both as user and ability to influence software development.
• Team working ability and an attitude of collaboration, mentoring and flexibility.
• Organized to ensure team management (from pooled resource working with Principal peer group) in support of deliverables.)
• Desire and ability to develop skills beyond current level of expertise.
• Desire and ability to train others on the skills of the function.
• Ability to influence Technical Direction.
• Willingness and confidence to communicate (written and presentation) with a professional and knowledgeable approach and manner to all levels, including Snr. Management, Shop-floor as well as Customer and Supplier representatives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with related experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and additional practical and professional experience.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of experience in undertaking Mechanical Engineering Design tasks without supervision.
• Minimum of 10 years industry experience.
• Good interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
• Ability to guide and train colleagues
• Ability to set and hit personal, team and project deadlines
• An interest in self development, Pump & related Package Technology and Engineering
• An active and valuable team participant who puts the Team success before individual success

YOU MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND BE ABLE TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

BENEFITS

• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
• Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
• Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
• Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)
• Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
• Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CELEROS FLOW TECHNOLOGY VALUES

All Celeros divisions are committed to the effective use of the Celeros Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

INTEGRITY: We work safely and respect our employees, business partners & environment. We always lead by example.

SPEED: In our mission to bring mission-critical flow control equipment to the world, energy in our actions & urgency.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We stand behind our actions and deliver on our promises.

PARTNERSHIP: We collaborate across our teams & our customers to win together. We rely on each other to deliver the best outcome & celebrate successes.

EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about being the best at engineering, manufacturing & maintaining mission-critical equipment. We seek quality & community improvement in every interaction.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros’ business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.