Senior Design Engineer

NES Group Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Aberdeen seeks a Senior Design Engineer with at least 10 years of experience in oilfield downhole tools. The role includes managing design projects, supporting engineering with testing, and preparing detailed drawings. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and be proficient in CAD tools like SolidWorks. This permanent position offers competitive compensation with the opportunity to work on impactful engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant engineering experience in oilfield downhole tools.
• Ability to articulate technical principles clearly.
• Good working knowledge of CAD systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage design projects effectively within budget and delivery targets.
• Prepare clear and complete detail drawings.
• Support engineering in product testing and validation.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Mathematical capability

Self-motivation

Education

HNC or Degree in relevant field

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Job details

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer

Salary: £80,000 per year

Location: Dyce, AB21 7GA

Contract: Permanent Staff Position

Industry & Equipment: Oil and Gas and Downhole Tools

Responsibilities

• Adding value to engineering team via direct or indirect involvement in; The management of design projects; Oversight and engineering support for company Sales Orders.
• Preparation of clear, complete and accurate detail drawings in alignment with department standards.
• A high productivity of output to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Support in the design and review of new products.
• Perform mathematical analysis at component and assembly level.
• Perform tolerance studies at assembly level.
• Design and support test activities to verify designs including hands-on testing participation
• Supporting the Engineering team in meeting the ongoing requirements of the business.

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop product line designs from concept through to finished products in alignment with company and industry standards.
• Develop test equipment for product validation in accordance with the relevant industry standards.
• Make engineering cost estimates for development of existing products to create realistic project cost targets.
• The preparation and presentation of engineering design and reviews both internally and externally.
• Successfully manage projects within projected budgetary and delivery targets to maximise profitability from the company\'s products.
• Assist in the evaluation of product viability.
• Provide technical support to the organisation to maximise the level of service the organisation can supply to the customer.
• Provide manual assistance in the process of assembly & testing of new products.
• Liaise with clients and vendors locally and internationally in the specification of product developments to maximise business opportunities.
• Actively promote a positive team working environment within the engineering department and with all interfacing departments to nurture enthusiasm and support for ongoing projects to ensure they are brought to a successful conclusion.
• To carry out other duties as required.

Job Knowledge and Experience

• HNC or Degree qualified in relevant field (mechanical, product, electro-mechanical engineering/design).
• Minimum 10 years relevant engineering experience, with oilfield downhole tools.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Good team player with sound interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to clearly articulate technical principles and tool functionality and application.
• Good working knowledge of CAD system Solid works or Inventor.
• High level of mathematical capability to perform stress and load calculations.
• Ability to provide engineering solutions to client problems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise conflicting workloads and work to deadlines.