Senior Mechanical Engineer, Edinburgh
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work within the Engineering
Department, developing the design of future generations of our
Oyster wave power technology.
Reporting to the Lead Engineer, the Senior Mechanical Engineer
will have responsibility for the design of sub-systems, and of the
technologies required to install, operate and maintain Oyster in a
cost effective manner.
Working within a multi-disciplined department the Senior
Mechanical Engineer will be required to respond to a wide variety
of technical challenges that will require an innovative
approach.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the
following:
• Develop concept design solutions, working both with
internal colleagues and managing external consultants and
suppliers, to ensure design is fit for purpose
• Create solutions that maximise availability and increase
product design life
• Reduce manufacture, fabrication and installation costs
through effective design strategies
• Create specifications for component procurement and
sub-system detailed design
• Manage the testing of components and sub-systems
• Assess and apply operational data and knowledge to improve
functionality and performance of future Oyster design
• Follow a quality led design process while being flexible in
response to rapidly evolving technology
• Embody our safety ethos with consultants, suppliers and
sub-contractors
Sound good so far? Want to know more?
The Senior Mechanical Engineer role involves interfacing with
senior managers, the project team and other disciplines within the
business as well as building and managing relationships with
external contractors. You will be responsible for managing a
complex delivery schedule and budget, and accountable for managing
a range of external contractors working on scopes under your
control. This role demands excellent communication and
organisation skills.
Enough about the job. What about you?
These are the essentials we are looking for in our successful
candidate...
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related
subject
• Chartered, or near completion of Chartered status, with
IMechE or similar body
• Significant post graduation experience in the design of
marine based systems
• IT skills: 3D CAD (preferably SolidWorks), Excel, FEA
• Hands-on experience of hydraulic commissioning and
testing
We would prefer you to have experience in the following areas,
although it's not essential...
• IT skills: Matlab, CFD
• Experience in the mechanical design of subsea structures and
tie in assemblies
• Experience of designing rotating equipment including onshore
drive trains
• Exposure to fabrication and installation of heavily
engineered structures
• Experience of hydraulic power transmission equipment is
preferred
And finally, what makes you tick?
• Achieving goals and doing a fantastic job
• Working as part of an innovative and creative team
• A fast paced and challenging working environment
• Solving problems and making a big difference
• Building effective working relationships
Sound like you?
If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for
someone to join us as soon as possible so what are you waiting
for?
To apply, please email recruitment@aquamarinepower.com
and attach your CV and a covering letter telling us why you're the
person we're looking for (preferably in PDF but accepted in DOC or
DOCX). Please enter SNRMEC2012 in the subject bar.
We hope to see you at Aquamarine Power very soon. Good luck!
Other stuff you need to know
You will be based in our head office in Edinburgh but your role
will involve travel to our offices in Belfast, Orkney and possibly
other locations. Your salary will be competitive and will reflect
your expertise.