Project Design Engineer

PRS; Kidderminster; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kidderminster is seeking a Project Design Engineer to manage various projects, including designing and procurement. The ideal candidate will possess strong AutoCAD skills, a HNC in Mechanical Engineering, and experience in the oil & gas sector. This permanent role offers a salary up to £50,500 plus benefits including a company bonus, pension, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Company bonus

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 5 or higher in Maths & English.
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar required.
• Experience of working in the Oil & Gas industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for various ongoing projects including design and documentation.
• Direct supervision of sub-ordinates and liaises with various stakeholders.
• Design cost-effective solutions adhering to safety legislation and codes.

Skills

AutoCAD experience

SolidWorks & 3D Modelling

Knowledge of manufacturing, welding, piping and materials

Essential knowledge of Microsoft packages

ASME PV code knowledge

Experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Minimum GCSE Grade 5 in Maths & English

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Position: Project Design Engineer

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Worcestershire (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: up to £50,500 (depending on experience) plus performance bonus (paid twice yearly in June & December payslip), Plus Flexitime (employees can choose their working pattern)

Industry: Oil & Gas (must have experience with Pressure Vessel)

PRS Engineering has engaged with a key client and a leading Oil & Gas Equipment manufacturer based in the Worcestershire area. Due to team expansion and booming industry, we are seeking a Project Design Engineer on a permanent basis.

Summary of Job

Responsible for various ongoing projects including the cost-effective design, material procurement, instigation, control and compilation and submission of all associated engineering documentation

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible to the Engineering Manager and Lead Engineers in their absence
• Direct supervision of sub-ordinates; may have the services of Junior Engineers, Draughtspersons and Trainee Engineers
• Liaises internally with all departments
• Liaises externally with clients, certified authorities, third party inspection bodies, suppliers, sub-contractors, etc.
• Shall be fully committed to the achievement of the company policies and objectives with attention to quality, safety & environment
• Will undertake reasonable instructions from senior personnel in the best interests of the company
• Special respect shall be paid to quality and safety and include but not be limited to the following:
  • Assisting Sales in the preparation of quotation drawings/documentation (workload permitting)
  • Assisting in the development of new equipment/new product ranges (workload permitting)
  • Assisting in the creation of standard 3D models and library parts (workload permitting)
• Design
  • Creating cost effective designs by integration of common parts and standardisation of components
  • Producing General Arrangement drawings, Manufacturing drawings and Technical Specifications
  • Producing 3D models for estimating weights, volumes, interferences, determining complex geometry, etc.
  • Verification of designs by calculations and/or FEA/CFD (analysis to be carried out under supervision)
  • Designing products that are safe and in accordance with Health & Safet y legislation
  • Designing products that comply with applicable design codes, e.g. ASME VIII, ASME B31.3, etc.
  • Designing products that comply with applicable governing legislation, e.g. 2014/68/EU (PED)
• Material Procurement
  • Producing material requisitions to ensure all material/quantity/technical requirements are identified
  • Using standard components and referencing part numbers from the company system, where possible
  • Instigation and ongoing control of projects/contracts from Sales hand-over through to delivery.
  • Organisation of the duties, tasks & workload of engineers assisting on larger contracts.
  • Liaison with Quality/Production to ensure 'sub-contract' and 'in-house' activity is considered and controlled
  • Supervising workshop personnel and/or sub-contractors, as required
  • Organisation and preparation of all engineering documentation requirements, as required by the contract
  • Submission of required contract documentation to client/third party, via the Documentation department
• Relevant Active Procedures:
  • All other duties and responsibilities are detailed in the relevant quality and working procedures - follow link

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum GCSE Grade 5 (equivalent grade C) or higher in Maths & English
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Essential knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• AutoCAD experience essential
• SolidWorks & 3D Modelling
• ASME PV code knowledge required (i.e. ASME VIII)
• Knowledge of manufacturing, welding, piping and materials essential
• Experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry preferred
• Experience of fabricated & cast filters, strainers and pressure vessels required

Benefits

• Company bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance (death in service)
• 23 days holiday (19 floating days, 4 fixed towards Christmas shutdown) + extra service days + Bank Holidays + Birthday Leave (after 2 full calendar years' service)
• Training opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for VDU users, if appropriate
• Hours of work: Office hours enable flexi-time working, covering a 37-hour week. Flexible start and finish times are available with core hours which must be covered each day. Monday to Thursday covers an 8-hour shift and Friday covers a 5-hour shift