We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Design Engineer to join our Design Team. Your primary responsibility will be to production quality and bespoke designs for specific contracts in collaboration with the Design Manager and our Housing Technical Manager. The key responsibilities for this role will be:
- Prepare calculations and design of all vessels based on PD5500; EN and ASME codes of practice
- Make a selection of suitable weld types and preparation details
- Ensure that designs meet the requirements of the PED (Pressure Equipment Directive) and Pressure Equipment (Safety) regulations
- Design vessel and components using Creo 3D CAD software
- Operate the ISO 9001 control and conformance of design department function, issue control and drawing register
- Interact and communicate with other teams for cost effective and practical vessel design and the improvement of the products
- Produce innovative and novel new product designs, and to assist in the development of existing products
- Produce manufacturing drawings for new and existing products and run ongoing product evaluation and development projects
- Project manage contracts as allocated, and co-ordinate to completion. This involves progress, inspection, testing and check visits to sub-contractor sites
- Assist in developing the use of existing design tools to reduce costs and improved lead times within the department
Essential Experience:
- HNC or above in Engineering or equivalent experience (i.e. a time served apprentice)
- Experience of working in an engineering environment
- Drawing/draughtsman experience
- 3D parametric CAD system experience
- Pressure vessel experience and pressure vessel code experience
- Experience of basic mechanical and design principles
- Strong numeracy skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Original and creative thinker
Additional Desirables:
- Experience of working within a quality system
- Experience on FEA
- Demonstrable project and time management experience
Offering between £40,000-45,000 PA.
Various company benefits
If you are interested and have pressure vessel experience please attach your CV and apply today!
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