Apprentice Design Engineer

Design and Analysis: 

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for pressure vessels, including calculations, CAD drawings, and specifications


• Perform stress analysis, thermal analysis, and fatigue analysis on pressure vessels to ensure safety and performance


• Create and update technical documentation and design specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards (PED) and regulations

Collaboration and Support: 

• Work closely with the manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure seamless transition from design to production


• Provide technical support to the production team during the manufacturing process, addressing any design-related issues or challenges


• Coordinate with project managers and other engineering teams to ensure design consistency, cost-effectiveness, and timely project completion


• Coordinate with the sales team to understand customer requirements, translated into concept designs

Innovation: 

• Support the implementation of a busy R&D program, including data recording, analysis and presentation


• Investigating new materials and technologies to improve product or introduce new product features


• Providing innovative design solutions to customer problems

Code and Standards Compliance: 

• Ensure all designs meet relevant industry codes and standards, such as PED (Pressure Equipment Directive), and other applicable regulations


• Perform risk assessments and safety evaluations to ensure pressure vessel designs are compliant with safety requirements

Testing and Evaluation: 

• Assist in the development of testing protocols to validate the integrity and functionality of pressure vessels


• Review and analyse test results, making recommendations for design improvements or modifications

Continuous Improvement: 

• Identify and implement design improvements for performance optimization, cost reduction, and increased reliability


• Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory changes that impact pressure vessel design