Research And Development Engineer

Research And Development Engineer

This role is a permanent, full-time position with a salary up to £45,250 plus performance bonus paid twice yearly and additional benefits.

Flexitime (employees can choose their working pattern)

Location
:
Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Products
:
Filters, Strainers, Separators, Flame Arrestors, Skid Packages, Piping Systems, Pressure Vessels.

• Taking concept designs to production within an agreed time frame, utilising the latest 3D modelling techniques
• Producing technical manufacturing drawings in Solid Works for production of equipment
• Conducting design calculations using software packages, i.e. Solid Works Flow Simulation and supervised simulation
• Product development including research and supervised prototype testing to optimise performance and cost
• Producing concept designs and production models to agreed specifications
• Overseeing the company’s PED approvals to ensure the standard product ranges are kept up to date

• Directly responsible to the Engineering Manager
• Supervised by the Lead Engineers & Primary Engineers during project work
• Works with Test Engineers/Production personnel where testing/practical work is required
• Liaises with technical analysts, for checking and support, as and when required
• Liaises internally with all departments
• Liaises with suppliers, including third party inspection bodies
• Works closely with the Technical Director

• Proficient in 3D modelling (Solid Works), including assemblies and configurations
• Experience with 2D drafting (AutoCAD or similar) from in-house training
• Higher National Certificate (HNC) qualified in Mechanical Engineering (with practical experience)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word and Power Point
• Proficient in Physics and Mathematics
• Minimum GCSE Grade 5 (equivalent grade
  
  C) or higher in Maths, English & Science
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Research and Development
• Practical skills in manufacturing, welding, piping and materials
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat
• ASME PV code knowledge preferred (i.e., ASME VIII)
• Experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry preferred
• Experience of filters, strainers and pressure vessels preferred

• Shall be fully committed to the achievement of the company policies and objectives with special respect to quality, safety and environment
• Working to agreed task lists for R&D, technical and project work and seeking clarification from the Engineering Manager, as required
• Design: this shall include, but not be limited to, research into specifications, materials and components, as instructed; design calculations and simulation
• Material Procurement: issuing material requisitions for project and technical work
• Instigation and Control: working with the Engineering Manager and Primary Engineers for instigation and ongoing control of projects
• Assisting the Technical Director with Solid Works PDM administration
• Liaising with the Engineering Manager and Design Engineers to ensure the project/task is fully understood
• Supporting the Technical Director with design optimisation (cost and performance, including calculation/simulation, FEA/CFD)
• Producing Solid Works technical drawings for manufacture and assembly in accordance with company standards to agreed time schedules
• Integration of common parts/standardisation and finalisation of materials and components
• Ensuring the designs are safe and in accordance with the Health and Safety Act and other governing legislations, e.g., Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED)
• Creating final assembly models from concepts through the necessary procedures
• Prototypes/Modifications: upon receipt of prototype/first‑off modification/manufacture, conduct functional/process testing to establish equipment as ‘fit for purpose’
• Inspection of prototype/modification to verify compliance to manufacturing drawings, as instructed by the Manager or Primary Engineers
• Feedback to supplier regarding NCRs/minor problems and subsequent issue/control of modifications of manufacturing drawings to supplier to enable closeout
• Compilation of flow test results from test engineers with supervised…