Tooling Design Engineer

3 days ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Minebea Intec Switzerland AG Full time

Company Overview:

At Claxton, we combine experienced Project Engineering and fast track Design and R&D capability with a huge inventory of rapid call off tooling to deliver safe, reliable solutions to clients.

We have a Global team with a singular mission to make our clients' projects happen.

Job Description:

We are currently looking for a diligent & detail-oriented Designer/Draughtsperson to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will develop tooling designs from concept through to detailed design, manufacture, assembly, and testing in support of IRM, Decommissioning, Pile cleaning, dredging, and cutting services.

This role involves working on various projects related to energy infrastructure, including offshore windfarms, inspection, repair, maintenance, and decommissioning services. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in 2D and 3D design packages for modelling, drawing, and FEA analysis, and have a practical background either through work experience or hobbies.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  1. Perform 3D and 2D design activities in support of product development, commercialisation, and sustaining
  2. Interpret functional and technical specifications to produce the best design solution considering timescale, cost, safety, and industry standards
  3. Integrate products and technologies from within Claxton and Acteon to develop solutions
  4. Support assembly, commissioning, and testing of company equipment onsite and offsite
  5. Liaise with designers throughout Claxton and Acteon to gain experience and share ideas on new markets
  6. Offer technical guidance to members of the engineering, projects, operations, supply chain, sales, and commercial teams
  7. Contribute to local and global design and development processes and procedures
  8. Offer mentorship to developing designers, technicians, interns, and work placement students

Requirements:

  • A flexible team player who can work independently and bring creativity and efficiency to design output
  • A cross-functional contributor who works with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality functions to ensure design output considers all stakeholders
  • Ideal candidate has a practical background through work history or hobbies
  • HND Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Design (HNC and relevant experience considered)
  • Registration with a recognised professional body (e.g. IMechE, IET)
  • Skilled in 2D and 3D design packages for modelling, drawing, and FEA analysis
  • Experience in mechanical tooling design from concept to detailed machining and fabrication drawing packs
  • Knowledge and experience in well abandonment, subsea infrastructure decommissioning, and associated tooling designs

What We Offer:

The salary for this position is £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience. Work will predominantly be office-based in the Westhill area, with occasional local, national, and international travel to attend offices and work sites.



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