Mechanical Designer

NRL; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering services firm based in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Draughtsperson to produce 2D and 3D models for the offshore sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive draughting experience using CAD packages, excellent attention to detail, and a solid understanding of welding, fabrication, and machining. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a dynamic team within an exciting industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fun working environment

Exciting projects in the Offshore Energy Sector

Qualifications

• Experience of draughting using 2D and 3D CAD packages is essential.
• Good knowledge of welding, fabrication and machining notation is essential.
• Experience of setting out structural steel fabrications is essential.
• Experience of producing operational drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce all drawing types such as Structural Fabrications and Lift Studies.
• Assist in equipment fabrication, compiling as built drawings.
• Provide support to all internal departments.
• Challenge designs for fit and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure lessons learned are applied to current tasks.

Skills

2D and 3D draughting experience

Knowledge of welding and fabrication notation

Experience with structural steel fabrications

Ability to produce operational drawings

Experience with mechanical/structural drawings

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Vault

Job description

Mechanical Designer / Draughtsperson

Responsible for producing 2D and 3D models of fabricated equipment for the offshore sector, specifically mechanical handling & reeling systems.

Duties and responsibilities

• Produce all drawing types as required such as – Structural Fabrications, Machining Details, Operational Storyboards, Field/Route Detailed Engineering and Layouts, Lift Studies, etc.
• Working with project teams to assist in equipment fabrication including compiling as built drawings and supporting at operational work sites as required.
• Provide support to all internal departments as required with draughting services.
• Actively promote, utilise and conform with the Internal Work Request process to ensure a detailed audit trail exists associated with the tasks worked on.
• Actively employ self‑checking on all drawings.
• Challenge designs and input parameters to ensure fit for purpose, robust and cost effective solutions are being delivered.
• Ensure that applicable lessons learnt from previous work scopes have been captured and applied to current tasks to mitigate the risk of re‑occurrence.

Qualifications

• Experience of draughting using 2D and 3D CAD packages is essential (AutoCAD, Inventor and Vault experience is desirable)
• Good knowledge of welding, fabrication and machining notation is essential.
• Experience of setting out structural steel fabrications is essential.
• Experience of producing operational drawings is essential.
• Experience of working with mechanical / structural drawings

Personal qualities

• High level of attention to detail
• Flexible team worker
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident working with staff of varying seniority

Client can offer

• The opportunity to join: a growing team, a fun working environment and the opportunity to work on exciting projects in the Offshore Energy Sector.
• A competitive salary
• Usual company benefits

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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