Mechanical Design Specialist

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Owen Daniels Full time

At Owen Daniels, we are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting business strategy, delivering profitable growth, and continuous improvement by interacting with customers, interpreting technical specifications, and converting these into a world-class product or service.

The Design and Development Expert role is part of our Design Engineering team and involves working collaboratively with Project Management, Operations/Production, Quality, and Supply Chain departments.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Designing and developing flow control products (valves, actuators, manifolds, etc.) for Defence applications, considering factors like pressure, temperature, environmental conditions, and fluid compatibility.
  • Conducting detailed engineering analyses (calculations, test plans, qualification plans, etc.) for performance, reliability, and safety in extreme conditions.
  • Reviewing external analysis and validation data (FEA, CFD, physical test results, etc.).
  • Ensuring compliance with industry, military, and government standards for technical, quality, and safety requirements.
  • Involvement with the end-to-end Engineering process (from bid winning/business development through to product manufacture, assembly, and test).
  • Material selection of products for specific parameters.
  • Overseeing testing for compliance in line with specified requirements.
  • Creating prototypes for testing, including functional and environmental validation.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams for seamless integration into Defence systems.
  • Analysing and troubleshooting valve failures, implementing corrective actions and design improvements.
  • Generating engineering documentation, such as drawings, calculations, plans, technical instructions.
  • Providing progress reports to stakeholders.
  • Managing time and costs and operating within budget constraints.
  • Staying updated with advancements in valve technology and recommending innovations for continuous improvements.
  • Ensuring quality assurance and control processes meet or exceed specified standards.
  • Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with product design, production, and deployment.


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