Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: US, TX, Houston
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
Aker Solutions is a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry. Our engineering, design and technology bring discoveries into production and maximize recovery from each petroleum field. We employ approximately 28,000 people in about 30 countries. Go to #URL_0fa3f7c5e23a16de16a841e368006cae916884407d90b154dfef3976483a71ae# for more information on our business, people and values.

Description:
Corporate overviewAker Solutions is a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry. Our engineering, design and technology bring discoveries into production and maximize recovery from each petroleum field. We employ approximately 28,000 people in about 30 countries. Go to #URL_0fa3f7c5e23a16de16a841e368006cae916884407d90b154dfef3976483a71ae# for more information on our business, people and values.We are looking for individuals who are prepared to take a position. Not only a position within Aker Solutions, but also a position on the exciting challenges the global oil and gas industry faces now and in the futureIn January 2013, Aker Solutions acquired Enovate Systems Ltd, a leading technology company focussed on subsea well control equipment. Creating solutions that allow our customers to operate in safer, more effective ways, Enovate is a dynamic and exciting part of the Aker Solutions group. We are looking for talented and ambitious team members who can help Enovate to take the next step in its journey of growth.Responsibilities and tasks:Plan, direct, and coordinate design project activities to ensure that goals or objectives of the design projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Establish work plans and personnel requirements for design project activities. Prepare status reports, schedules and plans for design projects and provide technical contact point for external clients.To work in a safe, responsible and cost effective manner, in full compliance with the Company’s safety and quality management systemsGenerate conceptual designs or customise existing designs for proposals or projects from customer or internally generated specifications and prepare design layouts using 2D AutoCAD or 3D (Solidworks) drawing packagesVerify design where necessary using classical analysis techniques (bending, buckling, shear, bearing, and pressure vessel). Assistance will be enlisted where more complex analysis is required. Analysis will require to be formalised for inclusion in product design files and Product Design DocumentationPresent designs to engineering staff during internal design reviewsPrepare and review detail drawings (selecting raw material as necessary) prepared from design layoutsMake necessary engineering changes to product drawingsParticipate in investigation and disposition of non-conformances or improvement actionsGenerate equipment assembly, test, FAT, handling, storage, rework, maintenance and commissioning procedures as requiredProvide necessary support to the various internal departments (manufacturing, shop, planning, QA, commercial, purchasing, assembly etc) as equipment is progressed through the facility.Field service as required for training and offshore installationDevelop more junior members of department through technical coaching and mentoring Provide competent input to risk assessments related to equipmentInsert, maintain and review data on electronic register system.Ensure accurate recording of work time and duties to allow tracking of departmental expenditureComply with the Enovate Systems QHSE Management Systems, including QHSE Policies and Procedures.Work in accordance with the information and training provided and not undertake any task for which authorisation and/or training has not been given.Take reasonable care to prevent harm to themselves and consider the potential for harm to others or the environment that may be caused by their acts or omissions.Report any hazardous defects in plant, equipment and workplace, or shortcomings in the existing controls, to a responsible person without delay.Refrain from intentionally misusing or recklessly interfering with anything that has been provided for Health, Safety and/or Environmental reasons.Dispose of waste using the correct waste streams and avoid energy waste.Comply with and be bound by Enovate Systems Employee Code of Conduct, Equality & Diversity and Intellectual Property Policies.

Requirements:
Qualifications & personal attributes :Degree in Mechanical Engineering, other qualifications may be accepted depending on experienceExperience as a design engineer (or equivalent) in a product design environmentExperience with Enovate equipment or relevant alternative equipmentEngineering design aptitudeExtensive knowledge and experience with AutoCADMust be adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and OutlookProficient in the development and implementation of design procedures and processesProficient in all methods of communication (verbal, written & presentation)Ability to effectively coordinate a multi-disciplined team of engineers and support staffSelf motivated and ability to work alone unsupervisedEffective member of a teamAbility to produce innovative design concepts in a short time scale which meet the requirements setAbility to coach and mentor other members of the design team, workshop and project engineering staff.

Benefits:
We offer :• Friendly colleagues in an industry with a bright future.• An environment where you are encouraged to develop your skills and share your knowledge with your colleagues.• Competitive benefits and strong focus on work-life balance.