Graduate Design Engineer

Job Description

NOV ELMAR is the global leader in the design and manufacture of wireline intervention products for slickline and electric line applications and is a subsidiary company of NOV with its main office in Houston, Texas. NOV ELMAR, located in Kintore, Scotland currently has a fulltime opening in its Engineering Office for a Design Engineer. We deliver innovative engineering designs and solutions to meet our customers' needs.

As a Graduate Design Engineer at NOV Elmar in Kintore, you will be a valuable member of a design team responsible for delivering a range of class-leading innovative engineering designs and solutions to satisfy customers. You will support projects in both small to medium volume production environments and one-off special projects and will understand the need to produce designs and plan, organise and drive projects whilst working in collaboration with the manufacturing supply chain to meet tight customer deadlines. An exceptional appreciation of the commercial implications of engineering decision-making, delivering technical guidance and best practice, along with the ability to turn client-driven requirements into profitable solutions are all critical to this role. You will be a competent individual with an ability to complete design tasks pertinent to the position, completing challenges both individually and as part of a design team, working in collaboration with other team members and colleagues. You should be keen to take on fresh challenges, develop your technical and interpersonal skills as well as expand your knowledge and experience and share them through a variety of exciting projects.

This is a great role for a graduate engineer to join a company that invests heavily in your training and development. You will play a key part in the Design Engineering Team and have the opportunity to progress into senior roles further down the line.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and reports, ensuring timely completion to meet project deadlines.
• Collaborate on small and large engineering projects, carrying out design, testing, and organizational tasks under the supervision of the Principal Engineer.
• Assist in issuing and reviewing engineering documents to ensure accuracy and quality standards.
• Provide engineering support to internal teams and external clients, offering technical guidance as needed.
• Work closely with clients, suppliers, and the manufacturing supply chain to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Maintain awareness of project timelines, communicating progress or delays with the team and management.
• Participate in clerical and administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the Engineering Department.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for efficiency and innovation.
• Support testing and validation of designs to ensure functionality and adherence to standards.
• Take on training and development opportunities to expand technical expertise and contribute to team success.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Engineering degree or HND with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical proficiency and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Knowledge of CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.

Why Join Us?

At NOV Elmar, we are committed to fostering talent and providing opportunities for growth. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will make a tangible impact on innovative projects. This role is ideal for someone eager to take on fresh challenges and build a rewarding engineering career.

What NOV can offer you?

Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance | Employee Assistance Programme
Finance & Protection: Pension plan | Income protection | Life Assurance | Personal Accident
Other flexible benefits available for you and your family through salary sacrifice: Dental Insurance | Healthcare Cash Plan | Partner Life Assurance | Critical Illness | Retail vouchers | Gym membership | Cycle to work | Travel Insurance

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

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About The Team

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