Design Engineer

Porvair Filtration Group; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Porvair Filtration Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead product design from customer spec through conception to manufacture and installation. You will analyse sales requirements, prepare 3D models and drawings for manufacture, and ensure design integrity and performance.

You will perform detailed design calculations, conduct design reviews, apply Design for Manufacture and Value Engineering principles, and provide technical support to sales and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• At least 2 years of mechanical engineering experience with fluid mechanics and pressure systems.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software; Autodesk Inventor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales/customer requirements and prepare 3D models/drawings for manufacture, technical reports and specifications.
• Analyse products to ensure design integrity and performance specifications are met.
• Perform detail design calculations to ensure ‘Right First Time Design’.
• Conduct design reviews during project lifetime and apply Design for Manufacture and Value Engineering principles.
• Provide technical support to sales both internally and externally.
• Communicate with customers, Manufacturing/Quality/Purchasing/Planning teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Pressure systems

Education

Degree/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

About The Role

Responsible for all aspects of product design from interpretation of customer specification through conception to manufacture and installation.

• Analyse sales/customer requirements and prepare 3D models/ drawings for manufacture, technical reports and specifications
• Analyse products to ensure integrity of design and performance specifications are met.
• Perform detail design calculations to ensure "Right First Time Design’
• Conduct design reviews during project lifetime and ensure "Design for Manufacture" and "Value Engineering" principles are applied.
• Provide technical support to sales both internally and externally.
• Communicate effectively with the following:
• Customers
• Manufacturing/Quality/Purchasing/Planning teams
• Subcontractors

What We’re Looking For

• Degree/HNC Minimum in Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 2 years relevant mechanical engineering experience including a knowledge of fluid mechanics and pressure systems.
• Competent in the use of 3D CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.

Desirable

• Technical Apprenticeship
• Mathcad / TK solver
• Filtration knowledge
• Aerospace Industry experience
• Fluid Mechanics / Pressure Systems

Why Join Us?

At Porvair, we are committed to delivering world-class filtration solutions while fostering a culture built on:

• Innovation
• Quality
• Integrity
• Customer Focus
• People Development

You’ll be part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued, and your career can grow.