Technical Analyst in Kidderminster

Engineering Technical Analyst
Kidderminster
Up to £45,000 + Bonus

SF Recruitment are recruiting for an Engineering Technical Analyst to join our established manufacturing client, this is an exciting opportunity which has arisen for a self-motivated individual who would like to join a progressing company. This role is based within an established Engineering department; therefore, a strong team player attitude is essential.

Summary of Job:
– Assisting Engineering projects as required to ensure cost effective design and timely completion
– Supporting the Engineering department (including R&D and Vessel Team) with technical work for projects and development, under the guidance of the Technical Director
– Engineering technical analysis in priority order, as agreed with the Technical Director and Engineering Manager and in accordance with the deadlines set
– Technical analysis to include (but not limited to); FEA, CFD, pressure drop, technical & pressure vessel calculations (i.e. with Excel) for independent orders, live Engineering contracts and development or best practice

Staff relationship:
– Directly responsible to the Engineering Manager and Lead Project Engineer in their absence
– Working with the Technical Director when seeking approval of complex technical work
– Liaises internally with all departments
– Liaises externally with clients, certified authorities, third party inspection bodies, suppliers, and sub-contractors, etc.
– Works with Sales to ensure technical contract obligations are met
– Works with Engineering to feedback data/results, simulating design iterations as required, in the time available
– Working with the Engineering Manager to outsource work or request support from Engineering when required

Duties and responsibilities:
– Shall be fully committed to the achievement of the company policies and objectives with attention to quality, safety and the environment
– Will undertake reasonable instructions from senior personnel in the best interests of the company
– Main duties include:

Initiation
– Assisting Sales in the preparation of quotations with provisional analysis, if required

Design
– Creating cost effective designs by integration of common parts and optimisation of geometry/thicknesses
– Checking/approval of General Arrangement drawings and associated manufacturing information
– Producing 3D models for analysis
– Verification of designs by calculations and/or FEA/CFD (with approval from the Technical Director, as required)
– Designing products that are safe, code compliant and in accordance with H&S and government legislation
– Calculation, CFD and FEA templates for use by other Engineers
– New product development & enhancement of existing product ranges

Material Procurement
– Producing material requisitions to ensure all material/quantity/technical requirements are identified
– Obtaining quotations for external technical support as required, within the budget of the contract or development work

Instigation and Control
– Responsible for implementation of allocated new technical projects/contracts
– Liaison with Engineering/R&D/Sales to ensure contract technical obligations are considered and controlled
– Supervising workshop personnel and/or sub-contractors, as required (i.e. for flow testing)
– Arranging testing, as required, to validate calculations/simulations

Documentation
– Organisation and preparation of all technical documentation requirements, as required by the contract
– Submission of required contract documentation to client/third party, via the Documentation department

Technical
– Working with the Technical Director to develop the technical aspects of the company, as agreed with the Engineering Manager
– Supporting the Engineering department with analyst work, including manual calculations and simulation
– Checking technical work including calculations, FEA & CFD prior to approval
– Conducting analysis, as prioritised with the Engineering Manager & Technical Director within timescales & cost set by the project
– Assisting with training to increase technical knowledge within the company
– Producing pressure drop calculations for new & existing products

Qualifications/Experience:
– Minimum GCSE Grade 5 (equivalent grade C) or higher in Maths, English & Science
– HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) essential
– Suitable modules in higher mathematics & fluid dynamics
– Essential knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel) required
– A minimum of 12 months\’ industry experience performing FEA & CFD
– Knowledge of manufacturing, welding, piping and materials beneficial
– Experience using Adobe Acrobat
– AutoCAD experience beneficial
– SolidWorks & 3D Modelling essential
– Experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry preferred
– Experience of filters, strainers and pressure vessels preferred