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Position: R&D EngineerContract: Permanent, Full TimeLocation: Worcestershire (Hybrid Working Available)Salary: up to £46,500 plus performance bonus (paid twice yearly in June & December payslip), PlusFlexitime (employees can choose their working pattern)Industry: Oil & GasPRS 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:Taking concept designs to production within an agreed time frame, utilising the latest 3D modelling techniquesProducing technical manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks for production of equipmentProducing design calculations using software packages, i.e. SolidWorks Flow Simulation and supervised simulationProduct development including research and supervised prototype testing to optimise performance and costProducing concept designs and production models to agreed specificationsOverseeing the company’s PED approvals to ensure the standard product ranges are kept up to dateStaff relationship:Directly responsible to the Engineering ManagerSupervised by the Lead Engineers & Primary Engineers during project workWorks with Test Engineers/Production personnel where testing/practical work is requiredLiaises with technical analysts, for checking and support, as and when requiredLiaises internally with all departmentsLiaises with suppliers, including third party inspection bodiesWorks closely with the Technical DirectorExperience and qualifications:Proficient in 3D modelling (SolidWorks), including assemblies and configurationsExperience with 2D drafting (AutoCAD or similar) from in-house trainingHigher National Certificate (HNC) qualified in Mechanical Engineering (with practical experience)Proficient with Microsoft Office software, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPointProficient in Physics and MathematicsDuties and responsibilities:Shall be fully committed to the achievement of the company policies and objectives with special respect to quality, safety and environmentWorking to agreed task lists for R&D, technical and project work and seeking clarification from the Engineering Manager, as requiredDesign: this shall include, but not be limited to: -Research into specifications, materials and components, as instructed Design calculations and simulationMaterial Procurement: issuing material requisitions for project and technical workInstigation and Control: working with the Engineering Manager and Primary Engineers for instigation and ongoing control of projectsThis shall include: -Assisting the Technical Director with SolidWorks PDM administrationLiaising with the Engineering Manager and Design Engineers to ensure the project/task is fully understoodSupporting the Technical Director with design optimisation (cost and performancethrough calculation/simulation FEA/CFD)SolidWorks technical drawings for manufacture and assembly in accordance with company standards to agreed time schedulesIntegration of common parts/standardisation and finalisation of materials and componentsEnsuring the designs are safe and in accordance with the Health and Safety Act and other governing legislations, i.e., Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED)Creating final assembly models from concepts through the necessary proceduresPrototypes/Modifications: upon receipt of prototype/first off modification/manufacture,the following shall apply: -(Where applicable, functional/process testing to establish equipment is ‘fit for purpose’)Inspection of prototype/modification to verify compliance to manufacturingdrawings, as instructed by the Manager or Primary EngineersFeedback to supplier regarding NCRs/minor problems and subsequent issue/controlof modifications of manufacturing drawings to supplier to enable closeoutCompilation of flow test results from test engineers with supervised validation fromWitness of pressure testing/flow testing to confirm acceptability of designDocumentation: responsible for the organisation and preparation of all engineering documentation requirements, ensuring they are issued, as required by the projectResponsible for the compilation of Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) approval documentation for issue to notified bodies, to enable approval of designThis shall include (but not limited to): -Selection of conformity assessment modulesAssessment of essential safety requirements o Particular material appraisalso Design calculations (for the product range)o Manufacturing and GA drawings (for the product range) o Working procedureso Sales Data SheetsQualifications/ExperienceMinimum GCSE Grade 5 (equivalent grade C) or higher in Maths, English & Science HNC in Mechanical Engineering essentialEssential knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel) requiredA minimum of 2 years’ experience in Research and DevelopmentPractical skills in manufacturing, welding, piping and materials essentialExperience using Adobe AcrobatAutoCAD experience essentialSolidWorks & 3D ModellingASME PV code knowledge preferred (i.e., ASME VIII) Experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry preferred Experience of filters, strainers and pressure vessels 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