Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

NES Fircroft are delighted to be partnering with a clean energy client looking to add a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh, Scotland working on Hydrogen-based projects.

The role will be contract-based and requires a candidate to be based in Edinburgh full time. It will be for an initial 6 – 12 month duration and offers a strong rate of pay outside of IR35.

Role & Responsibilities
To design hydrogen-based equipment and support its build. To ensure that this equipment is built to the best safety requirements, on time and cost-consciously.

• Lead and take ownership of project design from concept to manufacture.
• Manage projects including client communications and take responsibility for deliverables.
• Design of Hydrogen-based equipment including refuelers, fuel storage, and installations.
• Complete supporting calculations which will include flow, pressure, structural, heat transfer calculations, and FEA.
• Expected to turn around and complete work packages within a timely manner.
• Understand and apply ATEX knowledge.
• 3D CAD Design.
• Management of the entire product lifecycle.
• Take part in HAZOPs and contribute to LOPA’s.
• Contribute to the learning and development of more junior engineering talent.
• Work with controls and electrical engineers to support the complete system design.
• Preparation of part specifications and the procurement of parts.
• Preparation of Technical file documentation and O&M manuals.
• Ensure that the H&S, quality, and environmental procedures are followed.
• Maintain the project PED and HAZOP documentation.
• Report to the Operations Manager of any incidents, spillages, etc. that occur.
• Support the customer services team.

• Whole mechanical design projects, with associated documentation and CAD models.
• Cost and schedule compliant designs.

• Expert CAD proficiency in 3D and 2D.
• 2D drawing proficiency: standards, dimensioning, materials.
• Production of clear and accurate manufacturing drawings.
• Solid understanding of procurement and manufacturing stages of a design lifecycle.
• Mechanical engineering design experience: structural and pressure vessels.
• Structural and pressure vessel regulations knowledge.
• Materials and manufacturing knowledge.
• Ability to interpret P&ID.
• Working knowledge of quality standards, regulations, and regulatory bodies.
• Fault find and supply solutions to engineer faults.
• Expert MRP and BoM Handling experience, and designs roles in the ECO process.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Ideally, you will be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience of designing P&ID.
• Experience in Autodesk Inventor 3D.
• Previous experience in a related industry, i.e. Process, O&G, Renewable Energy, etc.

• Strong team working skills.
• Hands-on designer.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Logical thinker with a proactive mindset.
• Great initiative.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Highly motivated, practical & proactive Engineer with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels; customer-focused & commercially aware.
• Individuals need to be self-starters, demonstrate effective communication, be able to drive the delivery of work packs from start to finish, self-disciplined, enthusiastic, and motivated.