Our client based in North Shields, Tyne and Wear is a leading provider of technical and engineering solutions, offering their unique product to their prestigious client base worldwide. They are now looking for a Project Engineer/Technical Author to join their existing team. The successful Project Engineer/Technical Author will be responsible for technical authorship of handbooks / systems manuals, logistic support analysis and writing configuration management procedures.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a dynamic and growing company where you will work with a friendly team in a great environment. Please note that full training will be provided for this role. Although not essential this will ideally suit a Royal Navy Engineer (weapons/marine/fleet air arm), Merchant Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary engineer with mechanical, electrical or electronics bias.
Project Engineer Responsibilities:
- Authoring of technical publications (e.g., ship’s handbooks, system operating manuals).
- Preparation and authoring of fault diagnostic schedules, maintenance procedures and database population.
- Provide guidance and assistance to data entry staff in relation to database population and technical publication production.
- The preparation of data for spare parts lists and spare part requirement analysis.
- The conduct of Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) analysis and report generation.
- Undertake contract work at customer premises and onboard customer vessels as required.
- Occasional travel within the UK and overseas will be required.
Project Engineer Requirements:
- The successful candidate must have a strong weapons / marine engineering (Mechanical / Electrical or Electronic engineering background) and have experience in the maintenance and operation of equipment in the marine industry.
- Ideally qualified to HNC/HND level in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Computer literate with reasonable keyboard skills and knowledge of windows / Microsoft packages.
- Good communication skills both written and oral.
- Team player with the ability to work on own initiative.
Project Engineer Benefits:
- Salary is £43,000 – £45,000 depending on experience.
- Monday to Friday 37½ hours with flexible start and finish times.
- Hybrid working.
- 25 days holiday + bank holiday.
- Company pension scheme, life insurance, private health insurance, income protection insurance.
- Full training will be provided with this role.