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Mechanical Design Engineer


Company : PRS


Location : Kidderminster, West Midlands


Created : 2025-12-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Position: Mechanical Design EngineerContract: Permanent, Full TimeLocation: Worcestershire (Hybrid Working Available)Salary: up to 43K plus performance bonus (paid twice yearly in June & December payslip), Plus Flexitime (employees can choose their working pattern)Industry: Oil & GasAll potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.PRS Engineering has engaged with a key client and a leading Oil & Gas Equipment manufacturer based in the Worcestershire area. Due to team expansion and booming industry, we are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis.Products you will be involved in, Filters, Strainers, Separators, Flame Arrestors, Skid Packages, Piping Systems, Pressure Vessels. Summary of Job:Responsible for various ongoing projects including the cost-effective design, material procurement, instigation, control and compilation and submission of all associated engineering documentationStaff relationship:Directly responsible to the Engineering Manager and Lead Engineer in their absenceLiaises internally with all departmentsLiaises externally with clients, certified authorities, third party inspection bodies, suppliers, sub-contractors, etc.Duties and responsibilities:Shall be fully committed to the achievement of the company policies and objectives with attention to quality, safety and environmentWill undertake reasonable instructions from senior personnel in the best interests of the companySpecial respect shall be paid to quality and safety and include but not be limited to the following:Assisting Sales in the preparation of quotation drawings/documentation (workload permitting)Assisting R&D in the development of new equipment/new product ranges (workload permitting)Assisting R&D in the creation of standard 3D models and library parts (workload permitting)DesignCreating cost effective designs by integration of common parts and standardisation of componentsProducing General Arrangement drawings, Manufacturing drawings and Technical SpecificationsProducing 3D models for estimating weights, volumes, interferences, determining complex geometry, etc.Verification of designs by calculations and/or FEA/CFD (analysis to be carried out under supervision)Designing products that are safe and in accordance with Health & Safely legislationDesigning products that comply with applicable design codes, e.g. ASME VIII, ASME B31.3, etc.Designing products that comply with applicable governing legislation, e.g. 2014/68/EU (PED)Material ProcurementProducing material requisitions in order to ensure all material/quantity/technical requirements are identifiedUsing standard components and referencing part numbers from the Operations system, where possibleInstigation and ongoing control of appropriate projects/contracts from Sales hand-over through to deliveryLiaison with Quality/Production to ensure sub-contract and in-house activity is considered and controlledOrganisation and preparation of all engineering documentation requirements, as required by the contractSubmission of required contract documentation xjdpvnf to client/third party, via the Documentation departmentQualifications, Experience & SkillsMinimum GCSE Grade 5 (equivalent grade C) or higher in Maths & EnglishHNC in Mechanical Engineering essentialEssential knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel) requiredExperience using Adobe AcrobatAutoCAD experience essentialSolidWorks & 3D ModellingKnowledge of manufacturing, welding, piping and materials essentialExperience of working within the Oil & Gas industry preferredBenefitsCompany bonusCompany pension schemeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Life insurance (death in service)23 days holiday (19 floating days, 4 fixed towards Christmas shutdown) +extra service days +Bank Holidays +Birthday Leave (after 2 full calendar years service)Training opportunitiesFree eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for VDU users, if appropriateSocial events organised and funded by the companyCorporate gym discount