Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Winchester, England, United Kingdom

Job Description: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Working Hours: Mon – Friday

Salary: Competitive

Location: Winchester/Hybrid

Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent

Why work with RJM?

RJM International is a world-leading, engineering technology business that enables energy producers to transition to efficient, reliable and cost-effective low carbon generation - and we looking to expand our team to meet market demand.

RJM’s twin-track approach is to support existing assets which have decades of operating life remaining, by reducing their emissions and carbon footprint and to support the biomass and Energy from Waste sector to improve reliability and performance.

We are actively working with our customers in their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint, whether that is by improving efficiency, fuel switching such as from coal to gas or biomass co-firing / conversion. Our projects require bespoke solutions which demand technical and commercial creativity in order to meet our customers’ needs. Over the years we have won many awards for innovation including “The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation”.

RJM works across several sectors, from utility generators to industrial energy users. We work on all types of plant and boilers from 1,000MWe power units to 100MW gas-fired boilers. Our knowledge base covers all types of fuels and all firing systems. We are also very active within the biomass and Energy from Waste markets where we resolve issues encountered in bubbling bed combustors/gasifiers and grate combustion units.

Through steady expansion, RJM has grown its expertise, technical ability, and knowledge to provide clients with a wide range of engineering-based products and consulting services. We operate globally and successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in different parts of the world on a range of exciting projects.

From our Head Office in Winchester, we also provide support to our offices in Singapore, Malaysia and the USA, and there are opportunities to work in these regions.

About the Job:

We are looking for an ambitious Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team. If you have a strong background in CAD programs such as SolidWorks, Inventor and AutoCAD and proven industry experience, an analytical approach to problem solving and an interest in combustion and emissions, please get in touch. You will work within a team to develop the product design details and use manufacturing knowledge to produce engineering drawings and information. You will also work with our supply chain to ensure it is delivered to cost, time and quality.

Your skill, insight and ingenuity will directly shape RJM’s involvement in various projects resulting in improved operational efficiency and emissions reduction.

Key Responsibilities

Follows/lead plans, and directions for the mechanical/technical design of products as well as cost and administrative requirements

Preparation of Key Component and Parts lists

Lead/assist in preparation of the manufacturing schedule

Liaises with selected contractors during product manufacture

Prepares reports on manufacturing status and advises on the impact of changes or additional works

Prepares design calculations, sizing and selection of components ensuring compliance with contract requirements

Interfaces with the project team to coordinate all design details

Ensures compliance to RJM’s QMS procedures

Records engineering changes to the product, and communicates them to the supply chain as necessary

Prepares installation instructions for construction sub-contractors to erect supplied equipment

From time to time assist with hands on diagnostic testing, data collection onsite

Lead/assist with design proposals, presentations for sales opportunities

Lead/assist with the post contract review process

Knowledge, Skills and Educational Requirements

If this role is of interest, but you do not meet all the criteria, please still get in contact. We would be interested to see what you can offer.

Required:

HNC, HND or Degree Standard in Mechanical, Structural or Production Engineering

Prior experience must include significant engineering to small and medium sized projects Demonstrated ability to understand the design process, schedules, and supply chain interface

Strong computer skills including demonstrated experience in the use of AutoCAD and SolidWorks, Microsoft Word & Excel.

Action-oriented engineer with demonstrated ability to accomplish objectives

Strong, organised skill set with demonstrated ability to manage details

Ability to interface at all relevant levels within the RJM Organisation, with good communication skills capable of developing strong supply chain relationship

Good knowledge of Microsoft office and applications such as Word, Excel etc

Chartered Engineer status, or working towards Chartered Engineer

Advantageous:

Technical knowledge, experience of structural steel, ducting, product design, welding, fabrication, castings and piping.

Ability to use Inventor, laser scan, FEA tools

Additional Language skills

Full UK Driving License

Ambitious and responsible with an appetite for self-development

QA experience

Benefits:

Subsidised private healthcare.

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Pension

Death in Service Benefit

Opportunities for flexible working

Continuous development opportunities