Overview

Senior Design Engineer – Aberdeen Based – Competitive Salary

Our client is a specialist in innovative downhole technology for the global energy industry. They design and manufacture tools to solve current and emerging challenges for the oil and gas and energy transition sectors, including gas storage, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen storage and geothermal production.

This is an exciting time to join them as they embark on a programme of growth. They are looking for an experienced and hands on Senior Design Engineer to join their expanding team based in Aberdeen. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically driven engineer to take a senior role in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing engineering drawings to support design, manufacture, assembly, and test activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards


• Leading design planning, problem-solving, and technical reviews ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with engineering best practices


• Overseeing design and build programmes, managing resources effectively and driving innovation throughout the development process


• Supporting workshop teams to provide technical guidance during the manufacture, assembly, and testing stages


• Prepare engineering estimates, calculations, and documentation, while managing design packages and verifying purchased goods meet specifications


• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and client representatives throughout project planning and execution

Qualifications

• HNC or Degree qualified in relevant field (mechanical, product, electro-mechanical engineering/design)


• Extensive and demonstrable relevant engineering experience, with oilfield downhole tools


• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure


• Good team player with sound interpersonal skills


• Must be able to clearly articulate technical principles and tool functionality and application


• Good working knowledge of CAD system Solid works or Inventor


• High level of mathematical capability to perform stress and load calculations


• Ability to provide engineering solutions to client problems


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to prioritise conflicting workloads and work to deadlines