Description

• Interpret customer specifications and create solutions that fully satisfy requirements.
• Use appropriate valve technologies for a wide range of applications.
• Use correct standards, design codes and pressure vessel codes where appropriate (Def Stans, BS, ISO, DN, PD etc)
• Create technical documentation to demonstrate sound engineering practice and compliance.
• Establish and maintain design philosophies to support of the valve design process and maintain traceability.
• Create and maintain design calculations to validate new designs and products.
• Introduce appropriate validation and test procedures and programmes for prototypes.
• Produce reports and project plans, autonomously or with the appropriate project lead.
• Participate in cross functional teams and collaborating with the engineering team accordingly.
• Ensure continued communication and good relationships with external and internal customers.
• Liaise with and provide technical support to customers and suppliers.
• Liaise with internal and external Development technicians to assess results from testing.
• Represent the business at customer and supplier meetings when necessary.
• Lead small teams to deliver on commitments.
• Assist with production-based issues.
• Creating and maintaining product designs and drawings in Solidworks and Draftsight.
• Supporting the Engineering department in detailing designs and updating production database from launch to production.
• Carrying out any other duties appropriate to this post, as necessary or as requested.

• 10+ years’ experience in a similar position
• Mechanical Engineering degree or related engineering discipline required
• Competent level of knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices
• Experience creating and maintaining accurate engineering records, drawings, design calculations and files
• Creating and maintain 2D and 3D drawings and 3D models, preferably Draftsight and Solidworks
• Ability to conduct and undertake mechanical analysis
• Experience in valve design, hydraulic system designs (including pumps, actuators etc), oil and gas or naval marine.
• Experience of influencing product direction