Applications Engineer (Mechanical) – P&ID

Ion recruitment; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexitime

Global organisation

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Ion recruitment is seeking an Applications Engineer (Mechanical) in Dumbarton to focus on P&ID / technical applications. You will prepare, revise and maintain P&IDs using CAD tools, support product selection, perform pressure and flow calculations, and present technical proposals to customers.

The role combines engineering depth with client engagement, tender support, and opportunities to contribute to product improvements within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and mechanics from first principles.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering environment.
• Proven experience preparing and revising P&IDs using CAD software (AutoCAD, Solid Edge or similar).
• Experience with technical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and maintain P&IDs using CAD tools.
• Provide technical support for product selection, configuration, and applications.
• Perform pressure and flow calculations for industrial systems.
• Review technical proposals and orders to identify and mitigate risks.
• Create and deliver technical presentations and reports to customers.

Skills

P&ID proficiency

CAD software

Thermodynamics basics

Technical presenting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Solid Edge

Job description

Applications Engineer (Mechanical) - P&ID / Technical Applications Focus

Location: Dumbarton, UK
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Flexitime)
Eligibility: Applicants MUST already have the right to work in the UK with NO future visa requirements. Sorry, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or assistance going forward at this time.

We’re a leading global specialist in advanced industrial technologies and solutions for the power generation and heavy industrial sectors. We’re looking for a technically strong, customer-focused Mechanical Engineer to join our Commercial Operations team in Dumbarton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer who is confident working with Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and enjoys applying first-principles engineering knowledge to real customer challenges — combining technical depth with proposals, applications support, and client engagement.

About the Role

• Prepare, revise, and maintain Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Edge or similar) - this is a central element of the role
• Provide technical support for product selection, configuration, and applications
• Perform pressure and flow calculations for industrial systems
• Review technical proposals and orders to identify and mitigate risks
• Create and deliver technical presentations and reports to customers (virtually and in-person)
• Support tender preparation and collaborate with internal engineering teams
• Contribute to product improvements, engineering standards, and new technology development
• Produce clear, high-quality technical documentation (especially Excel)

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and mechanics from first principles
• Practical experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment
• Proven experience preparing and revising P&IDs using CAD software (AutoCAD, Solid Edge or similar)
• Experience with technical calculations

Key Attributes

• Confident communicator, comfortable with customer-facing work and technical presentations
• Proactive problem-solver with a flexible, can-do attitude
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions
• Genuine interest in power generation or heavy industrial equipment is highly advantageous

Whether your background is in Applications Engineering, Technical Sales Engineering, Proposals Engineering, Technical Customer Engineering, Product Engineering, or Aftermarket Support — if you’re a Mechanical Engineer who is strong with P&IDs and enjoys translating complex technical solutions into real customer value, we’d like to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexitime working
• Opportunity to work with specialised industrial technologies in a global organisation
• Professional development and clear long-term career progression
• Collaborative team environment