Project Engineer/Technical Author

Demob Job Ltd; North Shields; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical solutions provider in North Shields seeks a Project Engineer/Technical Author. In this role, you will author technical documentation, provide logistic support analysis, and assist in maintenance procedures. Ideal candidates have a marine engineering background, possibly from the Royal Navy or Merchant Navy. This position offers a salary of £43,000 - £45,000, flexible working hours, and various benefits including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holiday

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Private health insurance

Income protection insurance

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background in weapons or marine sectors.
• Experience in maintenance and operation of marine equipment.
• Computer literate with good keyboard skills.

Responsibilities

• Author technical publications and manuals.
• Prepare fault diagnostics and maintenance procedures.
• Guide data entry staff on technical publications.

Skills

Weapons engineering

Marine engineering

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Communication skills

Team player

Education

HNC/HND in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client based in North Shields, Tyne and Wear is a leading provider of technical and engineering solutions, offering their unique product to their prestigious client base worldwide. They are now looking for a Project Engineer/Technical Author to join their existing team. The successful Project Engineer/Technical Author will be responsible for technical authorship of handbooks / systems manuals, logistic support analysis and writing configuration management procedures. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a dynamic and growing company where you will work with a friendly team in a great environment. Please note that full training will be provided for this role. Although not essential this will ideally suit a Royal Navy Engineer (weapons/marine/fleet air arm), Merchant Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary engineer with mechanical, electrical or electronics bias. Project Engineer Responsibilities:

• Authoring of technical publications (e.g., ship’s handbooks, system operating manuals).
• Preparation and authoring of fault diagnostic schedules, maintenance procedures and database population.
• Provide guidance and assistance to data entry staff in relation to database population and technical publication production.
• The preparation of data for spare parts lists and spare part requirement analysis.
• The conduct of Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) analysis and report generation.
• Undertake contract work at customer premises and onboard customer vessels as required.
• Occasional travel within the UK and overseas will be required.

Project Engineer Requirements:

• The successful candidate must have a strong weapons / marine engineering (Mechanical / Electrical or Electronic engineering background) and have experience in the maintenance and operation of equipment in the marine industry.
• Ideally qualified to HNC/HND level in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Computer literate with reasonable keyboard skills and knowledge of windows / Microsoft packages.
• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• Team player with the ability to work on own initiative.

Project Engineer Benefits:

• Salary is £43,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday 37½ hours with flexible start and finish times.
• Hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday.
• Company pension scheme, life insurance, private health insurance, income protection insurance.
• Full training will be provided with this role.