Cryogenic Mechanical Design Engineer

Nikkiso Co.; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Cryoquip in Europe is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the European division of the Heat Exchanger Group, focusing on translating process design into robust mechanical concepts for workshop manufacturing.

The role requires 2-D drafting, 3-D modeling, BOM creation, P&ID preparation, and collaboration with the engineering and workshop teams. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor or SolidWorks, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical engineering. Knowledge or experience with fluid mechanics and/or pressure vessel design would be highly regarded, but not essential.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment and mechanical equipment is helpful, as well as ability to understand electrical schematics and process & instrumentation diagrams.
• High level of attention to details and accuracy.
• Provides clear drawings in accordance with the recommended practices, provides detailed specifications and documents.
• Identifies problems and evaluates options, considering costs and benefits, to choose the most appropriate solution or corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Realise the process design into a mechanical design or concept which can be released to the workshop for manufacturing.
• 2-D drafting using AutoCAD
• 3-D modeling in Inventor or SolidWorks of heat exchangers, piping valves and other related equipment.
• Select mechanical components and produce the related justifying documents.
• Structural design for the skids, their supporting structures and piping.
• Issue assembly drawings.
• Issue manufacturing drawings for Production, including detailed assembling instructions and definition of the mechanical fits.
• Create / modify bills of materials.
• Prepare Process & Instruments Diagrams (P&ID).
• Prepare basic electrical drawings on occasion
• Consider QA and inspection requirements and plan or design accordingly
• Work with business development team on new capabilities, products, concepts and product development
• Assist and support with costing and ordering of materials and equipment
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

P&ID

Electrical schematics

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nikkiso Cryoquip in Europe is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the European division of the Heat Exchanger Group, focusing on translating process design into robust mechanical concepts for workshop manufacturing.

The role requires 2-D drafting, 3-D modeling, BOM creation, P&ID preparation, and collaboration with the engineering and workshop teams. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor or SolidWorks, and attention to detail are essential.