Technical Project Owner; Mechanical

Position: Technical Project Owner (Mechanical)
Location: County Durham

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our client as a Technical Project Owner on a minimum six-month contract, with the potential to become a permanent staff member.
 
The project owner will be responsible for providing the technical information and documentation to the customer, suppliers, sub-contractors and our hydraulic technicians. They will be maintaining constant communication with the customer and ensure that all commercial, technical, and financial targets are met.

The role:

- Communication with customer
- Review and clarify customer requirements
- Prepare engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics
- Prepare quotations and technical specifications
- Carry out engineering calculations
- Select and size components to optimise system performance and cost
- Resolve problems and improve manufacturability and serviceability of products
- Prepare technical specification for sub-contractors
- Prepare technical documents for work files such as, work instructions & risk assessments,
mechanical and electrical drawings, hydraulic schematics, technical procedures, and reports
- Support technicians and engineers during testing and commissioning
- Control work after completion and issue the as-built final documents
- Ensure compliance with customer requirements
- Ensure that project financial targets are met
- Review the project KPIs for debriefing
- Attend site or workshop when required
- Supporting in all areas of work where appropriate
- Embrace and support company values

Requirements:
- Minimum 2:1 bachelor degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or similar discipline
- Ability to carry out engineering calculations
- Knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical/control system
- Time management skills to handle multi-tasking
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods
- Good knowledge of computer assisted design (CAD) software - Autodesk Inventor preferred
- Interest in working both in a desk and workshop environment
- Creative approach for generating new ideas
- Strong background in math and science
- Clear communicator both written and verbal
- Skilled in Microsoft Office packages including Excel and Word
- Eligible to work permanently in the UK.
- Full driving licence