Senior Mechanical Designer

Ashtead Technology are looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our Mechanical Solutions team in Houston!

As Senior Mechanical Designer, you will be responsible for reviewing all design outputs to ensure they meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality. You’ll ensure every deliverable aligns with legislation, industry regulations, ISO 9001/45001/18001, and Ashtead’s internal QHSE procedures.

Day to day you’ll be involved in:

• Producing and reviewing engineering and maintenance drawings for design, manufacture, assembly, and testing
• Problem solving, design planning and review, including cost and time delivery control
• Practical involvement with workshop activities – aiding with and/or overseeing manufacture, assembly, and testing activities for both new and modified tooling
• Taking the lead in preparing and overseeing design and build programmes & preparing engineering estimates and control expenditure
• Create and deliver operations / maintenance and safety manuals for new designed equipment – update existing manuals as necessary
• Leading in research and development projects using an initiative-taking approach and ensuring adequate resource available
• Preparing and reviewing calculations & management of design packages
• Liaising with other departments including tendering, projects, and business development to aid the wider team in securing and successfully executing project scopes
• Interfacing with the Client’s during project planning phase as requested
• Participating in pre-job and post-job review meetings. Participate in close out and implementation of corrective actions, resulting from NCR’s and customer input

What experience you’ll bring:

To this role, you will bring collaboration, clear communication, and organised execution to every project.

What else will ensure success in this role?

• You have demonstrable experience in a Mechanical Designer role, with a Qualification or Degree in a related field.
• You have significant experience in 3D Modelling & Design (SolidWorks or equivalent)
• Significant experience producing manufacturing drawings
• Previous experience in the O&G or Marine Energies Industries, preferably in IRM and decommissioning, Construction, and Installation
• Problem-solving and be-spoke solutions capabilities in mechanical tooling systems
• Experience with Mathcad (preferred, not essential)
• Experience with FEA and/or PDM (preferred, not essential)

Who we are:

Established in 1985, Ashtead Technology is a leading provider of subsea equipment rental solutions, advanced underwater technologies, and support services to the global offshore energy sector. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in enabling customers to understand the subsea environment and manage offshore energy production infrastructure, including offshore wind farms and oil and gas platforms. Our offering spans the entire lifecycle of these infrastructures, with over 85% of our equipment fungible across both markets.

Headquartered in the UK, Ashtead Technology operates globally with over 600 staff and more than 30,000 assets, making us one of the largest independent rental fleets in the industry. We continue to invest in equipment and have a strong in-house engineering capability to provide the most technologically advanced solutions. Our growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, culminated in a successful IPO in 2021, with shares now trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

What we can offer:

• A dynamic & collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued, and your ideas welcomed
• The opportunity to make meaningful impact by empowering employees with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles and drive business success
• Guidance & support from the experienced leaders you work with who are committed to your success and professional development
• A positive and inclusive company culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect among team members