Design & Development Engineer

Posted a week ago by Olliver Charles Ltd

Location:
Dartford, Kent
Salary/Rate:
£40,000 - £45,000/annum Please see below

The Opportunity

With a focus on the design and application of screw compressors, you will need to be self-motivated, prepared to cover a variety of responsibilities from ‘hands on’ testing and commissioning of compressors to complete Compressor Design Projects both here in the UK and in collaboration with other group companies around the world.

Main Responsibilities

  • Design and development of screw compressors.
  • Management of given projects & test programmes, and operation of test stands.
  • Analyse applicability, accuracy and adherence to design specifications.
  • Assemble, modify, and test the company’s products at Group locations, including prototypes, and equipment with new features.
  • Investigate, and where appropriate re-engineer existing compressor designs for better performance in respect of quality, reliability and energy efficiency.
  • Working with team to setup and prepare compressors for testing incl. compressor disassemble, installation of sensors and other equipment.
  • Work with outside specialist companies plus other organizations that can bring alternative solutions to the screw compressor design.
  • Create and review technical drawings of compressors and associated parts for prototypes.
  • To carry out testing by making sure compressor performance, and testing quality level, is appropriate. Analyse testing results, understand compressor improvement opportunities and drive implementation of changes.
  • To undertake the planning, monitoring and control/report the progress of development projects as required.

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Ability to work well both individually and within a team environment.
  • Flexible with the ability to multi-task efficiently.
  • Willingness to vary between hands on tasks and desk-based analysis when required.
  • Ability to plan and organise workload successfully.

Required Experience

  • Educated to minimum degree level in the field of Mechanical Engineering, or similar engineering degree.
  • Advanced MS Office (Excel) experience is beneficial.
  • UK driving licence is beneficial.         

Our Client-

Our client is one of world’s foremost refrigeration solutions providers.  Our key activities include the design, manufacture, installation and after sales care of refrigeration and HVAC products.

Pay & Benefits-

  • 26 days annual leave
  • Defined pension contribution plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Private medical scheme
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Continued professional development, including study leave and financial support for role related qualifications
  • Long service awards
  • Eye care vouchers/Salary Extras, including shopping, hotel and travel discounts
Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
01/06/2024
Contract Length:
Permanent
Job Reference:
CLIVET
Job ID:
221487761
Applications:
Less than 10

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