Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Opportunity: Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: Competitive salary

Location: Inverness

Hours: 39 hours per week

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With the global population accelerating towards 8.6 billion people in 2030 farmed seafood is projected to play a massive part in sustainably feeding the planet as a healthy and climate-friendly protein food source.

As a supply partner in the aquaculture sector we hold ambitious growth plans across our company. We want to bring highly motivated people on board to join us on that journey.

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What is the job role

We are currently seeking a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join asmall multi-disciplined team of engineers to be based inour Inverness office. This role is office based but will require occasional travel to other office and site locations as required.

This position is responsible for design of mooring systems in the dynamic marine environment. This will include analysis of the environmental data design of the mooring system and modelling of the system in a specialist dynamic FEA simulation software addition you will actively participate in the design development testing and production of existing & new Gael Force Group mooring system products as well as their associated design test build & customer documentation. Training in the specialist software systems will be provided within the graduate development program.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with specification of product requirements
• Participate in evaluation and selection of design concepts
• Application/generation of innovative ideas in designs
• Detail design work including design calculations
• Build up technical database for all design calculations
• Undertake relevant modelling simulation and testing of designs
• Generate engineering drawings for internal and external use
• Assist with production and maintenance of supporting internal technical documentation for production servicing and support of products
• Assist with production and maintenance of external documentation such as Operation and Maintenance Manuals
• Assist with development and undertaking product development testing including production testing and reporting
• Improvements and developments to manufacturing methods
• Assist with preparation and amendment of bills of materials for new and updated products
• Work to all relevant Company Policies and Procedures
• Maintain clear concise and accurate records
• Visiting customer sites as and when necessary
• Assist with ensuring that products meet and or exceed customer expectations
• Liaise with all internal and external stakeholders as required including Production Quality and Sales teams Suppliers Partners and Customers
• Support Sales & Marketing activities through assisting in product literature/website updates from a technical perspective

What youll need:

Essential:

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent substitute qualification (Engineering)
• Understanding of both Engineering & software systems including Microsoft Office
• Ability to read and produce drawings in relevant engineering discipline
• Time management and strong organisational qualities are essential
• Willingness to travel and work away from home
• Excellent demonstrable writing and communications skills
• Good initiative and ability to work under low level of supervision

Desirable:

• Aquaculture knowledge
• Offshore marine environment knowledge
• Valid UK driving licence

What can you expect:

In return for working a 39-hour week we are offering:

• A competitive salary dependent on the experience and knowledge of the candidate.
• Generous staff discount on over 10000 product lines instore.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Annual leave allowance commencing at 31 days per annum and increasing generously with length of service to 36 days.

Gael Force Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex national origin age disability or veteran status.

If you have the ambition enthusiasm and passion then we want to hear from you now!

How to apply

You can apply directly online to Gael Force Group via this link or please send us your current CV with a covering letter toemailprotecteddetailing your reasons for applying and why you would be suitable for this position.

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