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An excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Design Engineer to join a well-established company based in Birtley, Gateshead. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Location: Gateshead. Salary: Starting from 37,000 to 43,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience. About the Role: The companys Design Engineers are responsible for technical project delivery of hydraulic systems. Their duties are to design, plan and deliver projects to meet customer needs. The scope of the engineering builds may include hydraulic power units, control consoles, bespoke hydraulic systems, and manifolds. The project owner will be responsible for providing the technical information and documentation to the customer, suppliers, sub-contractors and our hydraulic technicians. They will be maintaining constant communicationwiththecustomerandensurethatallcommercial,technical,andfinancialtargetsaremet. As part of this role there is an expectation that the project owner will have presence in the work shop and on- site and may be involved in activities such as mechanical assembly and commissioning. Thispositionwillbeavariedandchallengingrolewithpositiveopportunitiesforamotivatedindividualto develop the position to achieve their own career goals. Main Duties: Communication with customer Review and clarify customer requirements Prepare engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics Prepare quotations and technical specifications Carry out engineering calculations Select and size components to optimise system performance and cost Resolveproblemsandimprovemanufacturabilityandserviceabilityof products Prepare technical specification for sub- contractors Prepare technical documents for work files such as, work instructions & risk assessments, mechanicalandelectricaldrawings,hydraulicschematics,technicalprocedures,andreports Support technicians and engineers during testing and commissioning Control work after completion and issue the as-built final documents Ensure compliance with customer requirements Ensure that project financial targets are met Review the project KPIs for debriefing Attend site or workshop when required Supporting in all areas of work where appropriate Embrace and support company values Candidate Requirements: 2:1Bachelordegreeorequivalentin mechanical engineering Ability to carryout engineering calculations Knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical/control system Time management skills to handle multi- tasking Understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods Good knowledge of computer assisted design(CAD)softwareAuto desk Inventor preferred Interest in working both in a desk and workshop environment Creative approach for generating new ideas Strong background in math and science Clear communicate or both written and verbal Skilled in Microsoft Office packages including Excel and Word Eligible to work permanently in the UK. Full driving license KPIs: Ontime, specification and in budget delivery of own projects at all time Ensurecomplianceofdesignstocustomerspecificationandstandardsatall time Preparationoftendersandquotationsontimewithatleast10%conversion rate. If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now! The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. TPBN1_UKTJ