Design Engineer

Summary

Performs engineering work to support sales orders, product improvement projects, technical support, and/or engineering analysis. Completes assigned activities under general direction of the Engineering Manager.

Essential Generic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Review all applicable job data, including POs, project plans and specifications to determine order characteristics and establish engineering objectives.
2. Generate design, general arrangement and other submittal drawings within estimated hours and timescales.
3. Provide design calculations and documentation support for project work.
4. Prepare and update layouts, detailed drawings, calculations, specifications, and documentation instructions necessary for project success.
5. Work closely with all functions of the business to ensure the most economical, safe and suitable design is achieved.
6. Implement improvements to the current range of standard equipment and services and develop ideas for future solutions.
7. Produce CAD drawings for equipment, civil work layouts and mechanical design details to specific requirements.
8. Review detail drawings and bills of materials during and prior to issuance for manufacture.
9. Apply and supervise the application of safety standards to products and services.
10. Maintain, update and progress standard drawings and data for a particular product as the nominated Product Engineer.
11. Provide technical support to Marketing by generating sales assistance drawings or calculations.
12. Perform basic engineering analysis.
13. Advise Project Management and Project Engineers of project status while adhering to all company and corporate policies.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Local Duties and Responsibilities

1. Creating site layouts and equipment general assemblies using 3D Inventor.
2. Reviewing and adhering to project specifications and applicable standards.
3. Planning projects to meet submission requirements.
4. Attending project meetings both internally and with clients.
5. Input to and maintenance of the design risk register.
6. Assess civilwork requirements to suit equipment.
7. Perform detailed engineering calculations, including utilizing Mathcad.
8. Detailed design for outsourced manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of equipment.
9. Creating detailed parts lists/BOM with applicable software.
10. Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotations for equipment and services.
11. Providing input to and checking of Technical Manuals to ensure bespoke equipment details are captured.
12. Applying Hazop, design risk matrix, risk assessments, and CDM risk matrix/assessment.
13. Applying Machinery Directive, CE marking, ATEX requirements, and collating and filing all related data.
14. Supporting site services with any build modifications and drawing updates.
15. Performing detailed checking of all drawings, documentation and calculations.
16. Working with own initiative and taking responsibility/ownership of workload.

Education, Training and Experience (Preferred)

HNC Level or above in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, plus previous related working experience in equipment/product design or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Communication Skills

Ability to read, analyse and interpret industry‑related documents; Ability to understand English at an advanced level via written and verbal communication.

Independent Judgment, Decision Making & Problem Solving

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a range of intellectual and practical problems; Ability to make decisions requiring the use of a variety of variables in standard situations.

Other Skills

• Computer Skills: Competency in Word, Excel and other MS Office programs; AutoCAD and 3D Inventor modelling software application.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical equations to a variety of standard situations.
• Travel: Some travel may be required.
• Additional: Ability to read and understand specifications, fabrication, erection and standard engineering drawings; Knowledge of machining, fabrication and assembly techniques; Knowledge of drafting standards for both structural and mechanical design.

Location

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Seniority Level

Not applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Design, Engineering, and Other

Industries

Environmental Services, Air, Water, and Waste Program Management, Design Services