Lead Mechanical Engineer

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

The job holder will be required to work on designing and manufacturing a wide variety of subsea mechanical and hydraulic systems ranging from hand held diver tools to full world class ROV systems.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Create CAD manufacturing drawings according to approved company procedures and policies
• Be able to use 3D Solidworks to a high competency level for the vast majority of design work.
• Create hydraulic & fittings schematics in sufficient detail for customer approval and the Workshop fabrication.
• Create, maintain and control detailed project plans for builds, working closely with internal personnel, customers and clients to achieve on time and on budget delivery.
• Create BoM's, parts lists and assemblies for manufacture according to approved company procedures.
• Produce detailed Operations and Maintenance Manuals including parts information.
• Competently develop basic concepts of mechanical / hydraulic systems into cost effective and profitable products ready for design review with minimal guidance.
• Liaise with suppliers to select the best and most cost-effective components to meet the project budget and lead times.
• Produce and Maintain Product Cost List which is passed to Business Co-ordinator for quoting to client.
• Witness and assess the final build testing for any new product.
• The job holder may be required to carry out any other related or associated roles, tasks or duties, which they can be trained, instructed and supervised to do safely and according to changing business requirements.
• The job holder may be required to carry out any other related or associated roles, tasks or duties, which they can be trained, instructed and supervised to do safely and according to changing business requirements.

• The job holder may be required to carry out any other related or associated roles, tasks or duties, which they can be trained, instructed and supervised to do safely and according to changing business requirements.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive QHSE culture by taking reasonable care for your own safety and the safety of others at all times.  Be prepared to challenge unsafe acts and behaviour and report these using the correct reporting procedures.
• Consistently demonstrate and model behaviours that reflect the company values
• Be disciplined in completing mandatory training assigned relevant to the role designed to help protect the safety and security of the organisation and its employees.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and certification:

• HND Mechanical / Hydraulic Engineering
• Degree Mechanical / Hydraulic Engineering

Proven relevant work experience at a comparable level may be accepted in the absence of formal qualifications at this level)

Full UK Driving licence (if position involves driving a company vehicle, licence must allow driving of manual vehicles)

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge and understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and structural engineering for subsea equipment
• Subject expert

Skills & Competencies:

• Meticulous attention to detail and able to complete projects on time and on budget every time
• Project Planning
• Cost Control

Experience:

• 4 years plus industry experience plus extensive experience both mechanical and hydraulic engineering
• ROV tooling and ROV systems design
• Previous experience of technical documentation preparation and publication

Personal qualities:

• Hands on
• Willing to get stuck in or get coveralls on and help