Design Engineer

Salary: £50,400 – £54,000 per year

We are currently recruiting a Design Engineer for our client in the Ellon area. This is a permanent position and would it is essential applicants have an engineering background and a knowledge of pumps. This is an exciting opportunity for a busy engineering/manufacturing client.

The main purpose of the role will be carrying out all typical engineering department activities, supporting the development of new ideas and technologies to the Company’s products and manufacturing processes, working within the Integrated Management System. They must be able to work with minimum guidance, using their own initiative and experience 

 The main duties will include but not be limited to:-

 Performing detailed mechanical design and maintaining current/legacy design packages including generation of supporting documentation (change notes, drawings, parts lists, pump lists, Pump Manuals, FMEA, DFMEA, FEA, verification records and design plans)

Undertaking project investigations, compiling, and writing reports to present to senior management team

 Liaising with all other areas of the business to ensure strong communication links and sharing of knowledge

 Liaising with customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors regarding technical aspects 

Providing engineering support to all aspects of the manufacturing process

Perform appropriate calculations relating to design of pumps

 Updating pump drawings and components to CAD System as required

 Working within the guidelines of our Quality Management System, defining new procedures as required

Supporting the creating, processing and roll-out of ECN documentation, working closely with all areas of the business

 Supporting the creating, processing and roll-out of contract reviews documentation, including working with the suppliers to identify materials

Adding, amending, and structuring components and build lists on the company operating system

 Liaising with customers and suppliers where necessary for design and material standards

Writing of technical reports

 Identifying pumps or parts required from Customer references or drawings

 Checking and approving technical documentation created by the Engineering team

 Overseeing and supporting projects and prototypes through all areas of the business

 Travelling to meetings with customers, both in the UK and overseas as required

Qualifications:-

 Qualified to Honours Degree level in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Essential Skills and Experience:-

 Minimum 3 years prior experience in an engineering manufacturing environment

 Certification or proven experience in the use of CAD applications, preferably Solidworks

Proven track record in previous project assignments

 Good working knowledge of pump design methods, pumping systems and operations

 Experience of testing to applicable ISO requirements

 Knowledge of CNC manufacturing techniques

 Able to identify pump requirements to meet the customers’ needs

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

 Well organised and dependable

Flexible can-do attitude

Organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload

 Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure

Preferred Skills & Experience

Knowledge of Centrifugal Pumps

 Knowledge of foundry processes

 Knowledge of marine propulsion 

Hours of work:- 8am to 5pm with a 2pm finish on a Friday.

If you have the skills, experience and ambition for this position please.

This advert has been placed on behalf of Traill/McKimmie Recruitment Ltd who operate as an emplyoment agency