Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Function: Engineering
Reporting to: Mechanical Engineering Manager
Scope: Clarke Energy Ltd
Location: Knowsley, with UK and International travel as required. Territories include but not limited to Ireland, Greece, Romania, Nigeria, Tanzania and the US.
Job Purpose: To produce Mechanical Engineering design packages, providing input and support at all stages of a project from sales through to installation.
Majority of time spent: Translating and developing conceptual designs to meet the functional and contractual specifications of secured orders.

Responsibilities:

• Translate and develop conceptual designs into designs to meet the functional and contractual specifications of secured orders drawing out specifications, calculations and component selection.
• Support and assist in the sales stage of a project by taking responsibility for ensuring that conceptual design and tender preparation documents are provided to meet the timescales and quality standards required for presentation to the customer/potential customer.
• Liaise with Electrical Design Engineer in identifying the project requirements and on the development of the detailed design.
• Liaise with CAD draughtsman, coordinating and leading activity in order to ensure that the design packages are produced to the required timescales and standards of quality.
• Liaise with Architect & Structural designer in identifying the project requirements and on the development of the detailed design.
• Provide support to the Project Manager during the installation commissioning and testing phase of the project, ensuring the timely production of all necessary documentation.
• Conduct site surveys where required.
• Liaise as necessary with existing and potential customers and their representatives.
• Participate, and where appropriate lead, HAZOP and risk assessment studies.
• Ensure that there is full adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management policies and procedures in all work undertaken.

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills:

• Good IT skills- Microsoft Office.
• Current knowledge of the engineering design software available in the market place.
• Project management.
• Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD draughting package

Personal Attributes/Skills:

• Consistently trustworthy and professional.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Responsive to customers needs
• Supportive and able to work well with colleagues.
• Effective in managing their time and workload.
• Prepared to work under own initiative and do what is required to get job done.
• Committed to quality and improvement.
• Willing to take responsibility for work and actions.
• Keen to seek out and act on ideas for self- improvement.

In addition it is particularly important to the success of this role that the job holder can demonstrate the following:

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
• Good attention to detail
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable- responds well to changing priorities and targets.
• Good relationship building and communication skills.
• Balanced decision making.
• Effectiveness under pressure.
• Resilience and tenacity – stays focused and positive despite difficulties.

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (HNC/HND if supported by substantial relevant experience)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in an associated industry with a background such as Engine OEM or Building services.
• Knowledge of heating (hot water / steam) or cooling systems and associated services.
• Good IT Skills -MS Office

Desirable:

• Professional registration
• Experience in CHP
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project and AutoCAD draughting package or similar.