Senior Mechanical Engineer - Process Design

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Top-tier salary

Annual bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Canada is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specialized in Process Design to join our client's Kimberley team. The role focuses on designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems for chemical, petrochemical, and manufacturing processes.

You will develop innovative process solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and scalability, collaborate across disciplines, and support construction, commissioning, and start-up phases in a challenging industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of process design experience.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical or manufacturing industries.
• Proficient in process simulation and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize mechanical process designs for manufacturing and industrial applications.
• Conduct detailed engineering calculations, including fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass balance.
• Select and specify mechanical equipment, such as pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and piping systems.
• Prepare P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including automation, safety, and operations engineers.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and start-up phases of process plants.

Skills

Process design

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with a specialization in Process Design to join their team in Kimberley . This role is critical for designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting the mechanical aspects of industrial processes, particularly in manufacturing and chemical applications. You will be responsible for developing innovative process solutions, ensuring efficiency, safety, and scalability. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to leverage their expertise in a challenging industrial environment and contribute to process innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize mechanical process designs for manufacturing and industrial applications.
• Conduct detailed engineering calculations, including fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass balance.
• Select and specify mechanical equipment, such as pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and piping systems.
• Prepare P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including automation, safety, and operations engineers.
• Provide technical support during the construction, commissioning, and start-up phases of process plants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in process design engineering.
• Proven experience in designing mechanical systems for chemical, petrochemical, or manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and CAD tools .
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and separation technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and project management skills.

Benefits

• Top-tier salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Performance-based incentives and annual bonuses.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Relocation assistance if applicable.
• A collaborative environment focused on technical excellence and innovation.