Engineer (Marine Mechanical)

As an Engineer you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• To provide technical support to coastal staff and volunteers.


• To undertake design, testing and roll out of new assets and equipment, ensuring all work is based on cost, risk and performance.


• To ensure that the design of RNLI assets, equipment and procedures are developed in accordance with EAM Processes and Standards.


• To undertake technical investigations, troubleshooting, trials and analysis of data, including at lifeboat stations, boatyards and contractor's premises.


• To undertake assigned tasks including the creation of CAD models, design calculations, engineering drawings and specifications.


• To work within one or more of the EAM delivery and project cells and to work with the Cell Leads and project managers to ensure work is completed to agreed timescales and that Cell processes and procedures are followed.


• To co-ordinate / participate in research and development projects as required.
  
  You'll be a strong team player able to problem solve and think analytically whilst handling a demanding workload with changing priorities. You'll be operating within a high-profile department and liaising right across our organisation, as well as with external organisations and suppliers. Your commitment to helping us produce safe, innovative and cost-effective engineering and design solutions will be key. To be considered for the Engineer role you will need, A Marine or Mechanical engineering qualification equivalent to the England, Wales & Northern Ireland qualification level 6 as defined by UK government, or at level 4 or 5 with proven additional experience.


• Be able to demonstrate working towards and an expectation to achieve Engineering Council registration at Engineering Technician level.


• Demonstrable experience in the Engineering industry.


• A good understanding of spoken and written English


• Have good IT skills including use of e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and CAD (Solidworks)


Desirable;


• A working knowledge and understanding of marine machinery systems such as propulsion and drivelines, diesel engines, fuel systems, sea water systems and hydraulics.


• Experience in marine design


So, if you think you have the right technical knowledge and experience and want to see how the Engineer role supports our organisation's aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you. Please apply via the button shown.

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19^th century, our crews have been risking their lives, in the most extreme conditions, to save those who are in danger of drowning. They depend on the lifeboats and equipment we provide 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our lifeboats are amongst the best in the world but we're constantly looking at ways in which we can improve their performance, safety and reliability. We are recruiting for an Engineer to join the Marine Mechanical Engineering team and provide technical knowledge and expertise for new and existing assets and associated equipment, to support our crews and coastal operations.


• Salary £34,253 - £40,298 (dependent on experience)


• Flexible working


• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays


• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)


• Life assurance


• Health and dental cashplan