Hybrid Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer

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About the role

  • Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer focusing on mechanical designs and systems optimizations for a UK engineering firm. Collaborating with teams and providing mentorship in design and development processes.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop: Create innovative mechanical designs for products, components, or systems using CAD software and engineering best practices.
  • Feasibility analysis: Evaluate the feasibility of design ideas and concepts based on factors such as cost, manufacturing limitations, and material properties.
  • Materials selection: Select appropriate materials for mechanical systems and components based on factors such as strength, weight, durability, and cost.
  • Engineering calculations: Perform complex engineering calculations, such as stress analysis, thermal analysis, and rotordynamics to optimise designs and ensure the reliability and safety of mechanical systems.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams: Work closely with other engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel to ensure that designs are manufacturable and meet project requirements.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and site maintenance teams.
  • Lead failure analysis investigations (RCA) and recommend corrective actions.
  • Provide technical assistance in the installation, commissioning, and startup of rotating equipment.
  • Documentation and communication: Create and maintain accurate design documentation, specifications, and design reports. Communicate design concepts and technical information to colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Continuous improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the design process.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. Master’s degree in same preferred.
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in rotating equipment design and development.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of engineering calculations, including stress analysis, thermal analysis, and rotordynamics.
  • Strong knowledge of vibration analysis, lubrication, bearing systems, Mechanical Seal / seal plans and condition monitoring techniques.
  • Experience in materials selection and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience in representing the rotating team in Design FMEA and HAZOP reviews.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to rotating equipment.
  • Act as the Lead Engineer on projects, making technical decisions on rotating equipment design and may be responsible for a small team of engineers

Benefits

  • The opportunity to continue to develop both personally and professionally, in our rapidly growing company
  • A brilliant company culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and positivity at work
  • Great office environment in our new London HQ, close to the South Bank, and Waterloo, Blackfriars and London Bridge stations
  • Hybrid working – with the flexibility to work from home for up to 3 days a week
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Private Healthcare (family cover available for all colleagues)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Income Protection and Critical Illness Cover
  • Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programme
  • Generous pension contribution – minimum of 5% contributed by the company
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Perks scheme
  • Support towards professional qualification and memberships

Job title

Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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