Project Engineer

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.; Prestwick, Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. is seeking a capable mechanical engineer to support project work from kickoff through to dispatch.

You will check drawings and calculations, interpret client requirements, and address design parameters to implement effective solutions. You will evaluate and prioritise tasks within project schedules, develop drawings and procedures, and liaise with clients to ensure contractual requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering experience.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team player.
• Willingness to learn all relevant aspects of engineering.
• Understanding of deadline achievements.
• Competent in using 3D CAD software.
• FEA and hand calculations (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Attend kickoff, expediting and pre-production meetings with clients.
• Check drawings, procedures and calculations produced by team members for accuracy, tolerances and presentation.
• Interpret clients’ requirements, identifying and addressing design parameters and/or engineering problems and ensuring solutions are implemented.
• Evaluate, organise and prioritise work within each overall project schedule.
• Develop standard/project-specific drawings, design calculations and procedures for the work to be carried out.
• Continually liaise with clients to ensure that project engineering tasks meet contractual requirements and that all contractual variations are maintained to support subsequent commercial claims.
• Oversee the various stages of development for a variety of products and projects from concept to procurement/production and on through dispatch.
• Maintain a commercial awareness of projects (variations, liquidated damages, budget, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Good communication

Team player

Willingness to learn

Understanding deadlines

FEA

Education

Apprenticeship / mechanical engineering degree

Secondary school qualifications

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Description

• Attend kickoff, expediting and pre-production meetings with clients.
• Check drawings, procedures and calculations produced by team members for accuracy, tolerances and presentation.
• Interpret clients’ requirements, identifying and addressing design parameters and/or engineering problems and ensuring solutions are implemented.
• Evaluate, organise and prioritise work within each overall project schedule.
• Develop standard/project-specific drawings, design calculations and procedures for the work to be carried out.
• Continually liaise with clients to ensure that project engineering tasks meet contractual requirements and that all contractual variations are maintained to support subsequent commercial claims.
• Oversee the various stages of development for a variety of products and projects from concept to procurement/production and on through dispatch.
• Maintain a commercial awareness of projects (variations, liquidated damages, budget, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Mechanical engineering experience
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Team player
• Willingness to learn all relevant aspects of engineering
• Understanding of deadline achievements
• Competent in using 3D CAD software
• FEA and hand calculations (desirable)

Education:

• Completed appropriate apprenticeship / mechanical engineering degree
• Secondary school qualifications

About FET

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

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