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Project Engineer – SCADA / Control Systems

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A Project Engineer with experience of delivering SCADA / Control Systems solutions is sought by a Tyneside Engineering business

Working in a Projects team you will be responsible for managing the design, integration, testing and commissioning of automation projects throughout the entire project life-cycle.

Salary is up to £50K + benefits

The role will involve interpreting clients’ requirements, to design, engineer, integrate, test, and deliver the solution in a professional and timely manner, interfacing with customers on all technical elements and schedules and engaging with subcontractors and external suppliers for the delivery of projects.

Key responsibilities will be to: –

  • Designing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems in automation projects.
  • Produce specifications / drawings and agree with customers.
  • Integrate and configure software, hardware, communications, and external devices.
  • Drive projects to achieve an “on-time” project delivery, within budget.
  • Project engineering, configuration, integration, and test.
  • Assist in the preparation and approvals of bills of materials and manufacturing drawings and where necessary interface with suppliers.
  • Prepare project documentation such as design specifications, factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests and operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Participate in project meetings and assist in the scheduling of activities.
  • Undertake FAT, SAT, site installation and commissioning activities where necessary.

To succeed in this varied and interesting role you will need the following skills, experience and personal qualities

  • ONC/HNC in Electrical / Electronic / Software Engineering or related subject
  • Proven track record of delivering projects, preferably within SCADA and Automation sectors; ideally within the LV/MV/HV Electricity Transmission & Distribution Industry.
  • Knowledge of communications systems and SCADA protocols such as Modbus, DNP, and IEC 61850.
  • Experience of implementation using PLC logic.
  • Experience of configuration of HMI software
  • Ability to work independently and within a small team environment.
  • Excellent internal and external communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Be willing to travel for site testing and commissioning work when required.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Can-do’ attitude – enthusiastic and willing to learn.

This is an exciting role with a growing North East based company. If you would like more information, please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply now to send your CV and we will contact you promptly

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Design & Development Engineer (Pumps or Hydraulics)

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A Mechanical Design Engineer with experience of designing pumps, rotating equipment or high-pressure hydraulic systems is needed by a successful engineering company

You will be working within an established research and development team creating concept designs and building prototypes for the companies core product suite.

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Produce 3D models and drawings
  • Coordinate design and development activities with the product management team to ensure finished designs are in line with the product roadmap
  • Preparing design documentation for production (component design, technical drawings)
  • Contributing to design reviews
  • Completing calculations for design validation
  • Prototype design build & test

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Design Engineer with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes including casting, forging, machining, and metal fabrication. You will also need excellent 2D and 3D design skills with experience of Solidworks. The ability to understand complex engineering specifications and experience of rotating equipment or pumps would be a strong advantage as would any FEA or CFD experience.

Strong attention to detail is required, along with the ability to work on multiple projects to tight timescales and stringent standards without compromising on quality or cost. Some overseas and UK travel may be required for short periods.

If you would like to learn more about this exciting role please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment on 0191 6620016 or click Apply Now to send your CV

Pump Design Engineer

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A Mechanical Design Engineer with experience of using CMM equipment and the ability to produce designs by reverse engineering legacy / obsolete products & equipment is sought by a growing North East based company

You will work with a variety of clients producing technical solutions to complex engineering projects, the main focus being on providing a full reverse engineering package for parts. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager whilst supporting a busy production team, as a Reverse Design engineer you will capture detail from damaged, worn out and obsolete rotating equipment via various 3D scanning methods, then create models from captured date leading to 2D drawings for manufacture or repair.

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Use 3D scanning technology to create 3D CAD models from complex samples
  • Produce 3D models using a portable CMM (Faro Arm) and portable white light laser scanner
  • Using customer information/samples to create 3D models
  • First principal measuring to create 3D models
  • Produce 3D models and drawings in Solidworks
  • Build full digital models of with all mating features to establish fits and clearances
  • Preparing design documentation for production (component design, technical drawings)
  • Contributing to design reviews

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Design Engineer with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes including casting, forging, machining, and metal fabrication. You will also need excellent 2D and 3D design skills with experience of Solidworks / design works / EPDM Vault and be experienced in the use of CMM, Faro Arm and 3D scanning technology.

The ability to understand complex engineering specifications and experience of rotating equipment or pumps would be a strong advantage as would any FEA experience.

Strong attention to detail is required, along with the ability to work on multiple projects to tight timescales and stringent standards without compromising on quality or cost. Some overseas and UK travel may be required for short periods.

If you would like to learn more about this exciting role please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment on 0191 6620016 or click Apply Now to send your CV

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Operations Support

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Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for a high established engineering organisation who are recruiting for an operation support person to join their busy Darlaston site. Hours of work are: Monday to Thursday 7:00 – 4:00, Friday 8:00 am – 1:00 (39 hours)

Duties and tasks will include:

  • Detail the necessary production equipment, raw materials (building BOM’s) and labour needs for production.
  • Submit reports on throughput.
  • Identify priority orders and plan accordingly to meet customer requirements.
  • Work with Management to address any issues, setbacks or quality control concerns with the production process.
  • Support the Purchasing team to anticipate raw material demands.
  • Facilitate contract review meeting, discussing new production methods or ways to reduce production costs and increase company profits, as well as taking notes and assigning tasks
  • Prepare, complete and file production paperwork in line with ISO 9001 quality procedures.
  • Other process administrative tasks relating to production planning and general operations.

Other production and / or administrative related tasks may be introduced once settled.

Candidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following:

Be able to collaborate well with others, as operations is a cross functional role. This individual will need to work with other departments, such as Engineering, Quality and Production, to coordinate and integrate production plans. There will be a strong need to build and maintain good relationships with operators to ensure smooth and timely delivery of our products.

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Mechanical Design Engineer

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A Mechanical Design Engineer with Inventor experience is sought by a busy County Durham based Engineering company

As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will have the following responsibilities: –

  • Use of Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and sketching to provide conceptual and detailed designs.
  • Analysis of mechanical systems using hand calculations and non-linear FEA with ANSYS.
  • Working closely with colleagues across the business, take ownership of design development, manufacturing, testing and take appropriate corrective actions where required.
  • Efficient and rapid development of new product technologies, following a formal process applied to new products, materials, and manufacturing processes.
  • Evaluating the performance of designs using FMEA and other techniques.
  • Leading design reviews to ensure designs meet the required specification and industry standards.
  • Technical document writing to support the Development, Sales, Project, and Manufacturing phases.
  • Creation and checking of calculations, manufacturing drawings and general arrangements to support the products through their life cycle.
  • Management of production tooling CAD and providing manufacturing support
  • Support project delivery and client interfaces with efficient delivery of engineering deliverables. Attend client meetings, presenting technical aspects of the project delivery.

We are looking for someone with professional experience and knowledge of AutoDesk Inventor or similar CAD design tool and proven experience within a mechanical design role. You will need experience in product development, design and structural analysis and have worked with a variety of materials including metals and polymers. You will ideally be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering and be proficient with Mathcad and/or Excel for engineering calculations and have a good understanding of mechanical engineering principles (statics,
thermal, fatigue etc).

This is a varied role with opportunities for leadership and career progression. If you are interested please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment on 0191 6620016 or click Apply Now to send your CV

FEA Engineer

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An FEA Engineer is sought by a Darlington based company to carry out ongoing products and project based finite element analysis work

As a Finite Element Analyst you will be involved in identifying customer analysis requirements, developing solutions to engineering problems as well as leading and monitoring analysis on live projects and contributing towards the ongoing continuous improvement of analysis techniques.

Key tasks will include

  • Leading and monitoring analysis on live projects to ensure key deliverables met on time
  • Contribute towards the ongoing continuous improvement of analysis techniques.
  • Line management, coaching/mentoring, and development of analysis engineers.
  • Writing and reviewing client proposals – recognising client requirements and identifying the most appropriate analysis to meet their needs.
  • Preparing and reviewing analysis input data – liaising with clients and the analysis team to ensure the most appropriate data is available and utilised. Building and developing analysis models and methodologies.
  • Reviewing and checking OrcaFlex analysis models built by engineering team.
  • Running simulations and interpreting results.
  • Writing and reviewing reports.
  • Attendance and presentation at relevant conferences

We are looking for someone with professional experience and knowledge of either ANSYS or ABAQUS FEA tools. Any experience of Offshore, Marine, Renewables or Subsea sectors would be an advantage. Applicants should be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering with good communication and interpersonal skills. You will be well organised and able to coach and develop less experienced engineers.

This is a varied role with opportunities for leadership and career progression. If you are interested please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment on 0191 6620016 or click Apply Now to send your CV

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Project Manager – Control Systems

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A Project Manager with a background in managing Control Systems, Automation or Engineering Software projects is sought by a successful Engineering company

You will be responsible for managing technical automation projects of varying duration and technical complexity for customers, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and scope in line with company goals and objectives. They are a mixture of simple delivery projects and complex IT/software/hardware development projects and vary in duration from several months to several years.

Your key responsibilities will include

  • Pro-actively managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
  • Maintaining clarity on the project scope and deadlines and drive the implementation accordingly
  • Planning and managing project resources and schedules including 3rd party suppliers (software development, hardware supply, panel manufacture)
  • Managing project budget, costs and billing
  • Managing project scope and change management
  • Monitoring progress using simple KPIs including milestones and deliverables
  • Tracking, managing and reporting on progress, problems and solutions
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of execution
  • Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
  • Pro-actively managing risks and contingency plans

We are looking for a proven project manager with a track record in managing Engineering Software projects for external customers and be experienced with Agile, PRINCE 2 & SCRUM techniques. You will ideally have an engineering background biased towards computer science with any process automation experience a distinct advantage.

The candidate must have relevant experience in managing all aspects of a project, including clients, resources, quality, safety, risks, budget, schedules and deliverables and be capable of solving problems and adapting to changing circumstances.

  • A qualification in project management or equivalent with several years of relevant, broad engineering experience, and management / leadership experience
  • Experience in managing multiple concurrent projects is essential as is the ability to deliver them on time whilst maintaining professional and technical standards.
  • You will have good business judgment, be able to define priorities and focus on processes and people management to guarantee on-time completion within budget.
  • Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, planning and organisational skills and analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Management and leadership skills, commercial awareness, teamworking skills, negotiation & diplomacy and the ability to motivate people are key qualities that you will need to succeed within the role.

This is an exciting opportunity within a successful Engineering Business.Please click Apply Now to send your CV or call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment if you are interested

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