Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to develop solutions that meet their technical and operational requirements.
• Develop and optimise traditional seal types using established processes, methods, and material knowledge to ensure customer scopes are completed.
• Design, research, and develop innovative mechanical solutions, products, and prototypes to satisfy new challenges.
• Produce engineering layouts, calculations, specifications, and maintain accurate project records.
• Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) to develop concepts and communicate design requirements to draughtsperson(s).
• Use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to analyse, optimise, and validate design proposals.
• Take technical ownership of projects through design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and implementation.
• Support and oversee in-house product testing alongside the Lead Test Technician and test team.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including manufacturing, materials, testing, suppliers, and customers.
• Essential:
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical engineering design and product development.
• Analytical capability with experience performing stress and load calculations.
• A BEng (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Desirable:
• Experience developing products using elastomeric materials.
• Experience designing test fixtures and pressure vessels.
• Working knowledge of downhole tools and related industry standards.
• Experience of product development within the oil and gas, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.
• A Master’s (MEng/MSc) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Why Join Us?
• Work on challenging engineering problems involving high-pressure, high-temperature sealing applications.
• Take ownership of projects from concept through testing and commercial deployment.
• Access in-house design, manufacturing and testing capabilities that enable rapid product development.
• Collaborate directly with customers to solve real-world downhole challenges.
• Be part of a dynamic engineering team where you can see your designs progress from concept to manufacture, testing, and field deployment.
• A full job description is available upon request. We would love to hear from you.
• Benefits / Further information:
• 37.5-hour week - Monday to Thursday (0830 - 1700) Friday (0830 - 1430)
• 33 days holidays (Inclusive of bank holidays)
• Festive shutdown
• Additional loyalty days up to 5 days
• Life Insurance
• Pension
• Onsite parking
• Employee Assistance programme
• Professional subscription & study support
• Growth opportunities
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