Balltec · Morecambe
Mechanical Design Engineer
OVERVIEW Balltec designs, manufactures and tests high integrity mechanical connectors for critical applications in the global renewable energy and oil and gas ...
OVERVIEW
Balltec designs, manufactures and tests high integrity mechanical connectors for critical applications in the global renewable
energy and oil and gas sectors. The engineering team creates technical solutions for the transfer of load in moorings, lifting
components and subsea cable connections.
As a member company of Venterra Group, Balltec is working at the forefront of the global energy transition, supplying engineering
solutions to the offshore wind and the emerging floating wind markets. As a company, Balltec is targeting significant growth to
provide even more effective support for our clients in this industry.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will work alongside other engineers and internal company personnel to engineer final design
solutions, develop conceptual designs, support existing products and perform testing/analysis of new and existing products.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
- Perform design calculations with MathCAD Prime and apply engineering principles.
- Support R&D by generating concepts for new mechanical tools and lifting/mooring connectors.
- Conduct feasibility studies, brainstorming, and develop prototypes for proof-of-concept.
- Carry out stress analysis, FEA, fatigue assessments, and design validation for offshore/heavy industry.
- Report technical issues to the Engineering Manager.
- Oversee prototype build/testing, analyse workshop trial data, and refine designs.
- Interface with other departments.
- Support sales, promote the company, and uphold Balltec Quality & HSE Procedures and policies.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum HND in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering or a related subject (required).
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a related field (required)
- Experience in the one of the following fields (desired):
- Research & development of mechanical products (concept to new product introduction)
- Hydraulic system design
- Materials and welding
- Good IT skills, e.g. Microsoft Office applications (required).
- Good written and verbal communication skills (required).
- Full UK driving license (preferred, not required).
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Extensive experience of Computer Aided Design (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
- Experience of Finite Element Analysis.
- Extensive experience in the use of engineering principles such as stress-strain and beam theory and the ability to produce
calculations to support the design of critical components.
- Excellent communications skills – must interface successfully with other engineers, non-technical personnel and with customers
to define and implement solutions.
- Demonstrated initiative in solving challenging problems.
- Ability to rapidly learn new concepts with little to no supervision.
Right to Work:
At this time, we are onlu able to consider applocants who are authorised to work in the UK without the requirement for a visa..
OTHER BENEFITS
- 38 hour working week (averaged over 2 weeks) with alternate Fridays or every Friday afternoon off.
- 8% company pension contribution.
- Cycle to work scheme
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
- Company events
- Internal grade 3 - 5
At Venterra:
At Venterra, we are committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We take inclusion and diversity seriously. We know
that getting this right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values. We are always trying to improve our way of working
to be more inclusive and equal. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is for Venterra to be a place where people of all
ethnicities feel welcomed to work.
Role
Mechanical Design Engineer
Category
Data/IT
Location
Published
July 17
Deadline
August 16
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