Role Function: 

This laboratory test focused position designs or specifies test systems that allow operation of client’s products in a laboratory environment for engineering evaluation to optimize their product designs. This position also involves the specification, design, implementation, validation and support of test systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtains input and negotiates with product engineers, product validation engineers, and equipment manufacturers and delivers working test systems, processes and documentation to lab operations personnel and product engineers
• Makes decisions in the areas of appropriate technologies, equipment sourcing and quality processes that impact accuracy, reliability, operating cost, and compliance to standards and regulations.
• Applies and improves processes such as test equipment design, maintenance and calibration and tools such as measurement systems analysis, 7 step problem solving, fault tree analysis, and process hazard analysis required to support the processes and enable high quality decision making.
• Acts as a local subject matter expert on specific equipment of sub-systems, providing guidance to less experienced engineers and collaborating on with other sites to drive common processes and tools.
• Provides independent leadership of smaller business impact projects or ownership of complex components, products, systems or services with greater elements of ambiguity over the senior or lead engineer level and with full accountability to the project team.
• Delivers independent execution of established and emerging work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge.  Leads the development and improvement of work processes and systems across a functional discipline area within a business unit site.

Competencies (but not limited to):

Measurement Science - Analyses measurement processes throughout the relevant traceability chain to identify and quantify sources of measurement uncertainty relevant to the appropriate applied measurement science, “Metrology” e.g. Chemical, Dimensional, Electrical, Mechanical, Optical and Radiation and Physical.

Product Function Test System Design - Interprets test equipment specifications from test standards or lab customer requirements; selects and integrates appropriate equipment, instrumentation and software to control boundary conditions and collect measurement data; assesses capability of the lab equipment against the requirements and support infrastructure.

Laboratory Equipment Safety - Evaluates hazards specific to laboratory test equipment that may result from fuels, kinetic energy, toxins, electrical or other risks in the test environment; analyses risk factors and potential impacts to personnel and property; applies appropriate techniques or safeguards to mitigate risks; collaborates with various laboratory areas to understand risks within a facility or site.

Data Quality - Identifies, understands and corrects flaws in data that supports effective information governance across operational business processes and decision making.

Qualifications and Experience:

College, University, or equivalent degree in Engineering Technology is required. Equivalent Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline area may be required for select roles.

Experience:

• Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making.
• Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.
• Significant practical experience (post degree) in testing of engine emissions and measurement, equipment and process, ideally in a high-horsepower application.
• Knowledge of Combustion Performance and Emission of Diesel and Natural gas engines, Gas composition measurements system, Emissions calculations & equipment and Air flow measurements system are desirable.
• Project management skills are essential.
• Troubleshooting test cell and engine issues, driving improvements based on root cause analysis. Leading emission audits in development and production test cells.
• Providing advice on current emissions regulations and impact on existing / future products. Ensuring technical process documentation is in place to support daily testing needs for the range of emissions related measurements Assists with the transfer of emissions knowledge; coaching and mentoring less experienced engineers. Project work will focus on major test cell improvement initiatives & capital projects e.g. installing of new gas emissions equipment, PM, smoke meters, new test cell fuel system, heat exchanger upgrade, etc

Hours:

Typical 37.5 - 40 Hours per week

Monday - Thursday - 8:00am - 17:00pm, Friday - 8:00am - 15:00pm

The Company:

This site is a centre of excellence within client’s group, which is a privately-owned business with operations in 20 countries.  In the UK, they develop and manufacture niche industrial products, with over 90% being exported.  They already have a number of patents and world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis.

They are big advocates of continued personal development, with realistic opportunities for career advancement, with an ever-growing R&D team, so this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Development Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Development Engineer will design and develop specialist products manufactured by client, implementing new designs into production and the project management thereof
• Conduct stress calculations to validate the structural integrity of components and assemblies using a formula based approached for simple calculations and an FEA simulation approach
• Assess and implement design change requests related to the full range of client’s products
• Preparation, maintenance and revision control of 3D CAD models, drawings and BOM’s using Solidworks CAD and PLM software
• The Development Engineer will work closely with and support other departments (Production, Production Engineering, Purchasing, Quality) and suppliers to improve existing designs with respect to manufacturability and assembly and provide assistance to other departments and suppliers to help solve technical problems during manufacture and assembly, including overseeing validation testing required during the design change process and summarise results in a technical report
• Testing of products, both internally and externally Wide-ranging support to the R&D department in the research, testing and development of products

Person Specification:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related subject is preferred. HNC or HND level candidates with relevant experience will also be considered
• A depth of practical experience in 3D CAD is essential, preferably using SolidWorks, familiarity with other design and simulation software such as AutoCAD and ANSYS would be an advantage
• Ideally familiar with the principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Design of industrial instruments and/or process plant equipment.
• Knowledge of special materials such as austenitic and Duplex stainless steels, hastelloy, titanium, tantalum, permanent joining methods such as welding, brazing, adhesive bonding etc, manufacturing processes such as casting, injection moulding, machining, fabrication, forming etc would be advantageous
• An interest in and understanding of physics/general science and mechanics as applicable to transducer operation is desirable.

Hours and Benefits:

• 37.5 per week. Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:15pm, Friday 8:30am – 1:00pm
• 22 days holidays plus bank holidays (increasing to 26 days plus bank holidays)
• Company bonus
• Employer pension 5%
• Life insurance
• Healthcare
• Plus, further employee benefits

Salary:

£30,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience, plus bonus

Commutable from Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots

The Role:

A vacancy, reporting to the Development Manager has arisen in the R&D department for an experienced Mechanical Approvals Engineer, with an engineering bias. 

This is a great opportunity within clients centre of excellence, which is privately owned, with operations in 20 countries. They currently have a number of patents and world first and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis.

Familiarity with either pressure vessels, process pipelines, pumps, valves, heat exchangers would be an advantage.

Alternative industries will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrating and coordinating the compliance of client’s products to the Pressure Equipment Directive and other National and State Standards relating to pressurised equipment requirements.
• Creating and maintaining all pressure related Technical Files.

 Other Associated Duties:

• Preparing and submitting approvals to Notified Bodies by collating the associated information in electronic and/or paper format as required.
• Preparing and submitting Design Assessments and Material Appraisals to the Notified Body as required.
• Keep up to date with the requirements and any other relevant pressure related standards.
• Monitor the Certification status of all of client’s pressure related approvals.
• Reviewing non-conformance reports relating to pressure components and advising a suitable course of action.
• Working with the Purchasing Department, to ensure all pressure related materials and material manufacturers are suitably certified and approved.

Person Specification:

• Typically a HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering or related subject from an accredited University or substantial relevant experience in lieu. You will have a minimum of 2 years practical experience in a product approval role.
• Familiarity with either pressure vessels, process pipelines, pumps, valves, heat exchangers would be an advantage. Alternative industries will be considered. Excellent understanding and working knowledge of PED 2014/68/EU is highly desirable, but not essential.
• General knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes, permanent joining processes (welding, brazing) and stress analysis would be beneficial.
• Familiar and confident working with Notified Bodies (e.g. TUV, BSI, Lloyds Register)
• Capable of arranging and witnessing experimental testing of pressurised equipment carried out by third party organisations and the subsequent reporting of results.
• Basic competency in the use of SolidWorks CAD software would be beneficial.

Hours and Benefits:

• 37.5 per week. Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:15pm, Friday 8:30am – 1:00pm
• 22 days holidays plus bank holidays (increasing to 26 days plus bank holidays)
• Company bonus
• Employer pension 5%
• Life insurance
• Healthcare
• Plus, further employee benefits

Salary:

£34,000 - £49,000 dependent on experience, plus healthy bonus

Commutable from; Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots

TECHNICAL SERVICE ENGINEER

PERMANENT

£35,000 - £45,000 + SUPERB PROSPECTS + PENSION + OTHER BENEFITS

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

COMPANY

This is a fantastic opportunity for the Technical Service Engineer to work within a team within a well-established organisation who specialise in the design and manufacture of equipment and provide services for all customers, ensuring the standards are achieved. This company is committed and are growing from strength to strength. 

Are you an experienced candidate seeking a fresh position as a Technical Service Engineer and wanting to work in a developing and evolving organisation???

Are you looking for that next challenge??

Then this is the position for you!!!!

DUTIES:

The Technical Service Engineer Responsibilities are to:

• Operate as a technical intermediary between TSE and TSE Customers to provide technical services
• Be the first line technical support for energy products / projects
• Carry out joint technical visits to our customers
• Enquiry technical specification
• Following offer to customers, provide and required technical clarifications from the customers
• Ensure contract delivery
• Participation in project kick-off meetings once a project order is secured
• Represent technical at any pre-production / pre-inspection meetings

REQUIREMENTS:

The Technical Service Engineer will have:

• Chartered Engineer (or similar) with experience of the construction industry
• Specialist knowledge in the field of tubular or structural
• Knowledge of and affinity for technology
• Communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of project management, product development projects, market development

This is an exciting position for the ideal candidate to thrive and be a part of the continued develop the growth of the business as well their career. The Technical Service Engineer will hit the ground running and be a part of the innovative organisation, growing year on year within this industry.