Senior Design Engineer

Job Purpose

AESSEAL is one of the world's leading specialists in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and seal support systems. Our products improve the reliability, efficiency and sustainability of rotating equipment across a wide range of industries worldwide.

The Senior Designer role is an integral part of the engineering team and plays a key role in the delivery of bespoke seal designs for non-standard applications based on our standard product range and design engineering support to a number of other departments including, Sales, Application Engineering and Manufacturing. The role requires application of design engineering and computer aided design (CAD) skills, interpretation of specifications, and in order to deliver solutions to time sensitive customer needs.

The Senior Designer needs to be effective in fast paced environments and dynamic with shifting priorities.

Job Dimensions

The role will involve supporting engineering activities, understanding customer requirements, developing knowledge of AESSEAL products and technologies, participating in design and problem-solving activities, and collaborating with departments across the business to deliver customer value and business improvement initiatives.

The Senior Design Engineer will be expected to:

• Review customer specific requirements including project specifications to identify understand the key deliverables and offer a suitable sealing solution.
• Have or develop an in depth understanding of the extensive range of sealing products AESSEAL offers.
• Bespoke seal design, using standard seal face geometry, for non-standard applications and equipment
• Modification of standard seals for non-standard equipment.
• Design of special test equipment to suit specific applications.
• Creation of new/special bills of materials to aid administration and purchasing functions.
• Support with conceptual design of complex design solution supporting product development and complex solutions
• Ad hoc engineering support and department organisational tasks.
• Provide Guidance/mentoring to junior colleagues.
• Check the work of others.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to a minimum of HNC/Degree in a Mechanical engineering related discipline or equivalent in experience

Desirable

• BEng/MEng qualification or equivalent.
• Professional Registration or working towards professional registration.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral
• Effective in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all designs
• Balances speed and precision without compromising standards
• Reliable and accountable, consistently meeting deadlines
• 3D CAD literate
• IT literate
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Ability to problem solve efficiently and effectively
• Ability to interact and deal with customers on a daily basis.
• Excellent online meetings manner

Desirable

• Experience of commercial engineering design software and PLM systems – e.g. Solid Edge, Teamcenter
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers of parts/services

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within design engineering discipline.

Desirable

• Previous experience of pumps or rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical seals and sealing systems design

• Desire to provide exceptional customer service
• Ability to promote, embrace and manage change
• Contribute to a happy working environment
• Effective communicator
• Excellent attention to detail.

Desirable

• Desire to pursue continued professional development.
• Professional registration with an appropriate engineering institution.
• Proactive problem-solver with a focus on continuous improvement.