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Design Engineer
Job Posted: 21 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Blyth, Northumberland
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Role Title:
Design Engineer
Role Purpose
We are currently seeking a skilled Design Engineer with ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) design experience to join their dynamic team.
As a Design Engineer, you will take the lead in designing and developing cutting-edge ROV trenching systems and components. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure that project specifications are met, and designs are executed efficiently.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Lead structural and mechanical engineering design projects from concept through to manufacturing.
Prepare detailed engineering calculations to support design decisions.
Create detailed technical drawings and design documentation using 2D and 3D CAD software (preferably AutoCAD, MathCAD and Inventor).
Conduct design reviews and simulations to validate concepts and improve designs.
Oversee structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), and power transmission systems and machinery design.
Conduct FMECA, HAZOP, HAZID and safety by design reviews.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project specifications are met efficiently.
Ensure the suitability of designs for subsea and harsh environments, considering material science, corrosion effects, and hydraulic sealing systems.
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT).
Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
Key Tasks
Develop specifications and concepts that align with user needs and project goals.
Stress analysis, including beam theory, strength of materials.
Welding and plating design, including design for machining, limits and fits.
Key Measurables
Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations throughout the design process.
Proficient with Free body diagrams for multi-body linkages.
Check and approve hand calculations & FEA, including plates and shells, and beam element STAAD pro.
Key Behaviours
Enthusiastic team worker.
Good organisational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to use own initiative and work flexibly.
Education and Qualifications Specific to Role
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, MathCAD and Inventor) is essential.
Working knowledge of DNV design codes for lifting appliances and marine operations
Design Engineer
Previous experience of producing welding, machining and assembly drawings.
Expertise in structural analysis, free body diagrams, scoping calculations, and FEA (Analysis/SolidWorks Simulation).
Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience
Previous experience in subsea engineering or related fields, specifically focusing on ROV or trenching tool design is preferred.
Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrable Experience Specific to Role
Strong knowledge of mechanisms, kinematics, hydraulics, power transmission, and manufacturing techniques.
Experience with material selection, corrosion protection, hydraulic sealing, and inspection/testing requirements.
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