Job Description

SUMMARY

Perform engineering work for sales orders, product improvement projects, technical support and technical analysis.

Oversee day-to-day operation of the Engineering Department to meet operational objectives under the guidance of the Engineering Manager.

Completes assigned activities under general direction of the Engineering Manager.

Deputy to Engineering Manager

ESSENTIAL GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include but are not limited to the following:

1. Oversee day-to-day operation of the Engineering Department under the guidance of the Engineering Manager, being responsible for on-time, to quality delivery of General Arrangement drawings, contract specific BOM's, associated contract specific drawings.

2. Schedule day to day work to meet operational objectives liaising closely with the Engineering Manager and other departmental managers and teams (notably Projects, Production, Aftermarket, Installation and Proposals) to set engineering objectives and report on performance

3. Attend operational meetings eg Handover, Look Ahead.

4. Review applicable contract job data, project plans and specifications to determine engineering requirements and deliverables.

5. Work closely with all company departments and functions of the business and external bodies to ensure that the most economic, safe, to specification and suitable design is achieved

6. Generate design, general arrangement and other submittal drawings within contract estimated hours and timescales

7. Maintain an effective engineering department record system for drawings and associated data for future reference.

8. Perform all work in accordance with required company health & safety and environmental policies and procedures and set a leadership example in health, safety and environmental management

9. Perform all work in accordance with required Quality policy and procedures and set a leadership example in quality management

10. Implement improvements to the current range of standard equipment and services, promote ideas for innovation and develop productivity improvement within the Engineering Dept

11. Apply minimum / good practice safety standards in the design and application products and services

12. Provide technical support to Sales & Marketing with information, drawings, and calculations

13. Update Project Managers and Project Engineers of project status and issues

14. Other duties may be assigned as required

LOCAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include but are not limited to the following:

1. Provide design calculations and documentation support for project work

2. Prepare and update layouts, detailed drawings, calculations, specifications, and documenting instructions necessary for project success

3. Review of detailed drawings and bills of materials during and prior to be issued for manufacture

4. Create site layouts & equipment general assembly's (3D Inventor)

5. Review and adhere to project specifications & applicable standards

6. Produce CAD drawings for equipment, civil work layouts and mechanical design details to specific requirements

7. Review of detail drawings and bills of materials during and prior to being issued for manufacture

8. Perform basic engineering analysis

9. Project planning to adhere to submission requirements

10. Attend project meetings both internally & with clients

11. Perform project engineer/management tasks as required

12. Input to & maintain design risk registers and ITPs (inspection and test plans)

13. Assess civil work requirements to suit equipment

14. Perform detailed engineering calculations (including utilizing Mathcad)

15. Provide detailed design for outsourced manufacturing, installation, maintenance & decommissioning of equipment

16. Create detailed Parts lists/BOM with applicable software

17. Liaise with suppliers - obtaining specifications and quotations for equipment/services

18. Provide input to & checking of Technical Manuals to ensure bespoke nature of equipment is captured

19. Support Installation department, including any build modifications & respective drawing updates

20. Support Production department

21. Support Aftermarket department

22. Detailed checking of all drawings, documentation & calculations

23. Other duties may be assigned as required

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee day-to-day operation of the Engineering Department under guidance of the Engineering Manager

Organise and schedule day to day operational work against objectives, coordinate the activities of the Engineering Dept team

Report on day to day operational engineering performance

Resource planning support to meet the company supply / demand requirements

Manage departmental timesheets submissions

Support departmental training and mentoring to meet the company's statutory and other competence standards

Support NCR (non-conformance report) investigation, close out and improvement implementation

Deputise for the Engineering Manager

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent in Engineering discipline and/or several years relevant related experience, preferably gained within the waste water industry in an engineering design role

Excellent skills, knowledge and experience in design software, for example AutoCAD and Inventor or equivalent

Knowledge & application of Hazop, design risk assessments, CDM

Knowledge & application of Machinery Directive, CE marking & equivalent, ATEX requirements and other applicable standards with respective collating & filing of all data

Knowledge and application of BIM

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent communication skills with team members, company management, suppliers and customers

Ability to read, analyse, and interpret water industry related documents to a higher competence level.

Ability to understand read, write and converse in English to a higher competence level.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT, DECISION MAKING & PROBLEM SOLVING

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide and complex range of intellectual and practical problems.

Ability to make decisions requiring the use of a variety of complex variables in standard situations.

Able to work with own initiative and take responsibility/ownership of workload

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer Skills: Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Must be proficient with a personal computer using company-standard software with ability to become proficient in customer or other third party software

Mathematical Skills: Ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts to a higher competence level.

Travel: Must be able to travel on occasions nationally and internationally.

Other:

a. Ability to read and understand specification, fabrication, erection, and standard engineering drawings;

b. Knowledge of machining, fabrication, and assembly techniques;

c. Knowledge of drafting standard for both structural and mechanical design;

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is likely to visit wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, water / sewerage mains infrastructure, water treatment plants, supply chain manufacturing / assembly premises and other company premises in the normal course of employment in the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 36,979.88-67,624.02 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Bromwich B70 7JF