Engineering technical analyst

Title: Engineering Technical Analyst Location: Kidderminster, West Midlands Salary: GBP (dependant on experience) Overview: We are currently recruiting for and experienced Analyst, to work for our client at their site in Kidderminster, this is an exciting opportunity that has arisen and would suit someone who is a self-motivated individual who would like to join their established Engineering department, this role suit someone who has experience of assisting engineering projects and supporting R D and design teams. Job Summary: Assisting Engineering projects as required to ensure cost effective design and timely completion. Supporting the Engineering department (including R D and Vessel Team) with technical work for projects and development and under the guidance of the Technical Director. Engineering technical analysis in priority order, as agreed with the Technical Director and Engineering Manager and in accordance with the deadlines set. Technical analysis to include (but not limited to); FEA, CFD, pressure drop, technical pressure vessel calculations (i.e. with Excel) for independent orders, live Engineering contracts and development or best practice. Duties and Responsibilities: Assisting Sales in the preparation of quotations with provisional analysis, if required Creating cost effective designs by integration of common parts and optimisation of geometry/thicknesses Checking/approval of General Arrangement drawings and associated Manufacturing information Producing 3D models for analysis Verification of designs by calculations and/or FEA/CFD (with approval from the Technical Director, as required) Designing products that are safe, code compliant and in accordance with H S and government legislation Calculation, CFD and FEA templates for use by other Engineers New product development enhancement of existing product ranges Involved in Material Procurement, instigation and control, documentation and technical Qualifications/Experience: Minimum GCSE Grade 5 (equivalent grade C) or higher in Maths, English Science HNC in Mechanical Engineering is Essential Essential knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel) required A minimum of 2 years rsquo; experience in Research and Development Practical skills in manufacturing, welding, piping and materials essential Experience using Adobe Acrobat AutoCAD experience essential SolidWorks 3D Modelling ASME PV code knowledge preferred (i.e., ASME VIII) Experience of working within the Oil Gas industry preferred Experience of filters, strainers and pressure vessels preferred Benefits: Company bonus and Company pension scheme Life insurance (death in service) 23 days holiday (19 floating days, 4 fixed towards Christmas shutdown) +extra service days +Bank Holidays +Birthday Leave (after 2 full calendar years rsquo; service) Training opportunities Free eye tests and contribution towards spectacles for PC users, if appropriate On-site parking If you are interested in applying for this role or would like more information please contact Lee Elwell on (phone number removed) (Direct Line) or your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included