Mechanical Design Engineer

Personio GmbH; Heysham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Heysham is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer. Responsibilities include the production of 3D models, conducting feasibility studies, and extensive CAD work, particularly with Autodesk Inventor. The ideal candidate should have at least an HND in Mechanical Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, especially in R&D for mechanical products. Benefits include a 38-hour working week, company pension contributions, and five weeks of holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

38-hour working week

8% company pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Company events

Qualifications

• Minimum HND in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering or a related subject required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a related field required.
• Experience in research & development of mechanical products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop prototypes.
• Carry out stress analysis and design validation.

Skills

Computer Aided Design (Autodesk Inventor)

Finite Element Analysis

Stress-strain and beam theory

Problem-solving initiative

Excellent communication skills

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering or related subject

4 years of related experience

Tools

MathCAD Prime

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Balltec designs, manufactures and tests high integrity mechanical connectors for critical applications in the global renewable energy and oil and gas sectors. The engineering team creates technical solutions for the transfer of load in moorings, lifting components and subsea cable connections.

As a member company of Venterra Group, Balltec is working at the forefront of the global energy transition, supplying engineering solutions to the offshore wind and the emerging floating wind markets. As a company, Balltec is targeting significant growth to provide even more effective support for our clients in this industry.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work alongside other engineers and internal company personnel to engineer final design solutions, develop conceptual designs, support existing products and perform testing/analysis of new and existing products.

Key responsibilities

• Produce 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• PerformdesigncalculationswithMathCADPrimeandapplyengineeringprinciples.
• SupportR&Dbygeneratingconceptsfornewmechanicaltoolsandlifting/mooringconnectors.
• Conductfeasibilitystudies,brainstorming,anddevelopprototypesforproof-of-concept.
• Carryoutstressanalysis,FEA,fatigueassessments,anddesignvalidationforoffshore/heavyindustry.
• ReporttechnicalissuestotheEngineeringManager.
• Overseeprototypebuild/testing,analyseworkshoptrialdata,andrefinedesigns.
• Interfacewithotherdepartments.
• Support sales, promote the company, and uphold Balltec Quality & HSE Procedures and policies.

Education & Experience

• Minimum HND in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering or a related subject (required).
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a related field (required)
• Experience in the one of the following fields (desired):
  • Research & development of mechanical products (concept to new product introduction)
  • Hydraulic system design
  • Materials and welding
• Good IT skills, e.g. Microsoft Office applications (required).
• Good written and verbal communication skills (required).
• Full UK driving license (preferred, not required).

Required skills

• Extensive experience of Computer Aided Design (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Experience of Finite Element Analysis.
• Extensive experience in the use of engineering principles such as stress‑strain and beam theory and the ability to produce calculations to support the design of critical components.
• Excellentcommunicationsskills –mustinterfacesuccessfullywithotherengineers,non-technicalpersonnelandwith customers to define and implement solutions.
• Demonstrated initiative in solving challenging problems.
• Ability to rapidly learn new concepts with little to no supervision.

Right to Work

At this time, we are onlu able to consider applocants who are authorised to work in the UK without the requirement for a visa.

Other benefits

• 38 hour working week (averaged over 2 weeks) with alternate Fridays or every Friday afternoon off.
• 8%companypensioncontribution.
• Cycle to work scheme
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Company events
• Internal grade 3 - 5

At Venterra:

At Venterra, we are committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We take inclusion and diversity seriously. We know that getting this right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is for Venterra to be a place where people of all ethnicities feel welcomed to work.