Structural Detail Design Engineer

Expleo; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Overview

Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses.

Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 19,000 highly skilled experts delivering value in 50 countries and generating more than €1.4 billion in revenue.

As a Detail Design Engineer, you will carry out detailed Engineering design activities, working closely with cross-functional teams on a range of projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

You will deliver accurate technical drawings and specifications, help to identify and resolve any design issues that may arise, support the business in preparing technical reports and documents, and participate in design reviews.

What do you need from me?

You're an experienced Designer, comfortable using design software and tools such as FORAN. You have a keen eye for detail and accuracy, and possess analytical and problem-solving skills in challenging situations.

You can work autonomously or within a larger team, and flexibly adapt to changing project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Creation of CAD Models and Drawings: Producing detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings to meet required standards.
• Design Deliverables: Ensuring all design deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders during appropriate design phases to ensure coordination and functionality of design.
• Project Support: Contributing to and supporting the entire project and product design cycle, from concept to construction and installation.
• Technical Support: Providing technical support during the construction and installation phases.
• Perform self-verification of work.
• Reporting of technical progress and issues to line management.
• Be aware of and ensure that safety, health and environmental requirements are implemented.
• Assist with the maintenance and improvement in quality standards of outputs.
• Change embodiment.

Qualifications

• The candidate is required to hold an NC/HNC or an equivalent qualification/experience in a relatable discipline subject.
• Apprenticeship in relevant discipline or relevant industry experience.

Essential skills

• Familiarity with shipbuilding/ship repair terminology and practices.
• Proficiency in the use of one or more parametric/spec driven CAD systems in both 3D & 2D environments.
• FORAN.
• Windchill.

Desired skills

• Preferable T26 Experience.

Experience

• Experience in Design processes and procedures specifically within detail design (stage 2 modelling/stage 3 outputs) working on Naval or Commercial Marine projects (preferably naval shipbuilding projects/alternatively new build or major conversion packages) or similar.

What do I need before I apply

• BPSS clearance required.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology-loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

Inclusivity Statement

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies.
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.”

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.