With a strong flair for driving creative thinking, we are looking for a talented individual who can bring a positive and innovative approach to the business, working as part of our design and development team to drive our product lines and deliver new designs from concept to market-ready products.

We are looking for an individual who can align with our core values of working as a team to deliver innovative, reliable, safe products and services and someone who will listen, problem solve and continually strive for improvement, in both their direct and in-direct areas of responsibility.

Role:                                                    Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsible to:                                 Director of Nuclear SVI

Works with:                                       Technical Development Director, Technical Manager, Mechanical Design Engineers, Technicians and Apprentices

Job Type:                                            Permanent, Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 17:00 37.5 hours per week

Salary:                                                 Dependent on experience

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and exciting business with an excellent reputation in their field.

Steve Vick International (SVI) is dedicated to delivering cost-saving solutions for damaged, redundant, or outdated pipework. Since its foundation in 1981, SVI has been at the forefront in developing products and techniques for the repair, renovation and decommissioning of pipes. Predominantly our work has been in the gas industry but increasingly we are undertaking projects in the water and nuclear sectors.   As we expand our operations and diversify our products, this position will support a talented and established design and development team to help maintain SVI’s market position in the gas, water, and nuclear markets.

You will:

• Construct conceptual and detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software.
• Undertake product design improvements when required.
• Analyse failures and rejects to improve and inform future designs.
• Function well in a collaborative arena and be open-minded about new ideas, as well as bringing your own ideas to design discussions.
• Identify new ideas or potential problems within the utilities industry and present potential conceptual designs and ideas to tackle these problems.
• Produce written reports detailing design, testing results, conclusions, and recommendations. These reports will potentially be viewed by customers and clients during and after innovation projects.
• Work within the development team to produce conceptual ideas for products and services that can be manufactured and supplied to the UK utilities industries. These currently include gas, water, and nuclear.
• On occasion, travel within the UK to observe, assess, and report on the field trial use of products that you have designed for specific projects.
• Attend exhibitions and industry meetings to improve your knowledge of the industry and help identify possible business opportunities.
• Attend meetings with customers to support the Senior Development Manager in a business development function.
• Keep up to date on any technology changes that may affect engineering design and development; actively participate in industry training courses provided by SVI or industry specialists.

 

About you:

• You will have experience and/or interest in the design of moving parts and small/medium machinery.
• You have experience of design for manufacture.
• If you have experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems this is a distinct advantage.
• You can evidence a strong working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD, together with experience of new product introduction, reworking design changes and upgrades through to production.
• You can demonstrate the ability to function as part of a creative design team where teamwork and collaboration are key to the successful delivery of projects.
• You will understand Project Management and can work on your own initiative to solve complex problems within tight deadlines.
• Working in a team-orientated environment, you will have an ability to build positive relationships and engage comfortably and professionally with all stakeholders.
• You can show a willingness to learn new skills and to work with other members of the team when designing new products and systems.
• Although not a prerequisite, ideally you will have a degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. Relevant experience will also be considered.

What we can offer:

A competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with an incremental holiday package, workplace pension scheme with matched contributions up to 7.5%, income protection, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Charitable Giving scheme, cycle to work and tech schemes.

How to apply:

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to our HR Manager Louise Clayton (louise.clayton@stevevick.com).