Project Design Engineer, HELPLINE

A wonderful opportunity for an experienced Project Design Engineer to join a well-established company based in Birtley, Gateshead.

Full‑Time, Permanent.

Gateshead.

Starting from £37,000 per annum.

The company’s Design Engineers are responsible for the technical delivery of hydraulic systems. Their duties include designing, planning and delivering projects to meet customer needs. The engineering builds may include hydraulic power units, control consoles, bespoke hydraulic systems and manifolds. The project owner will provide technical information and documentation to the customer, suppliers, sub‑contractors and hydraulic technicians, maintaining constant communication and ensuring that all commercial, technical and financial targets are met.

As part of this role the project owner is expected to be present in the workshop and onsite, and may be involved in activities such as mechanical assembly and commissioning.

This position offers a varied and challenging role with positive opportunities for a motivated individual to develop and achieve their own career goals.

• Communication with customer
• Review and clarify customer requirements
• Prepare engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics
• Prepare quotations and technical specifications
• Carry out engineering calculations
• Select and size components to optimise system performance and cost
• Resolve problems and improve manufacturability and serviceability of products
• Prepare technical specifications for sub‑contractors
• Prepare technical documents for work files such as work instructions & risk assessments, mechanical and electrical drawings, hydraulic schematics, technical procedures and reports
• Support technicians and engineers during testing and commissioning
• Control work after completion and issue the as‑built final documents
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements
• Ensure that project financial targets are met
• Review the project KPIs for debriefing
• Attend site or workshop when required
• Support in all areas of work where appropriate
• Embrace and support company values

• 2:1 Bachelor degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• Ability to carry out engineering calculations
• Knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical/control systems
• Time management skills to handle multi‑tasking
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods
• Good knowledge of computer‑assisted design (CAD) software – Autodesk Inventor preferred
• Interest in working both in a desk and workshop environment
• Creative approach for generating new ideas
• Strong background in math and science
• Clear communicator, both written and verbal
• Skilled in Microsoft Office packages including Excel and Word
• Eligible to work permanently in the UK
• Full driving licence

• On‑time, specification and in‑budget delivery of own projects at all time
• Ensure compliance of designs to customer specification and standards at all time
• Preparation of tenders and quotations on time with at least 10% conversion rate

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now!

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.