Mechanical Design Engineer

Ltek Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Ltek Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a Derbyshire-based role with hybrid working. You will design and deliver diesel, gas and hybrid generator systems, developing 3D CAD models, drawings and documentation for major power-generation projects.

You should have a strong background in mechanical design, engines, and system integration, with hands-on experience across development, testing and commissioning in sectors like data centres and critical

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design engineering experience.
• Experience producing 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and system integration.
• Experience producing engineering drawings, BOMs and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of diesel, gas and hybrid generator systems.
• Design and integration of engines, alternators, enclosures and cooling/fuel systems.
• Produce detailed CAD models, drawings and BOMs.
• Support testing, commissioning and field issues.
• Review supplier drawings and technical documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Engine integration

DFM/DFMA

Thermal/ NVH analysis

Documentation

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Location: Derbyshire / Hybrid Working

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Benefits

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering business specialising in critical power and power generation solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience across power generation, generators, engines, industrial equipment or complex engineered systems to take a key role in the design and delivery of technically challenging projects.

Based from the company's Derbyshire operation with hybrid working available, you will work on major projects across sectors including data centres, critical infrastructure, healthcare, industrial and utility applications.

The Role

As Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, integration, validation and lifecycle support of diesel, gas and hybrid generator systems, ensuring mechanical integrity, reliability, compliance and performance.

You will work across the full project lifecycle, from initial design and engineering through manufacture, testing, installation and commissioning.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Mechanical design and engineering of diesel, gas and hybrid generator systems
• Design and integration of engines, alternators, base frames, enclosures, cooling systems, exhaust systems and fuel systems
• Producing detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs and technical documentation
• Mechanical system integration, alignment and vibration-isolation design
• Carrying out engineering calculations covering thermal performance, structural integrity, noise and vibration (NVH)
• Designing and reviewing mechanical layouts, piping interfaces and airflow paths
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant ISO, IEC, BS and CE/UKCA standards
• Reviewing supplier/vendor drawings and technical documentation
• Driving design for manufacture (DFM), cost reduction and product improvement
• Supporting endurance, load, thermal, acoustic and vibration testing
• Analysing test results and implementing corrective design actions
• Conducting root cause analysis relating to design and field failures
• Providing mechanical engineering support during installation and commissioning
• Reviewing foundation designs, lifting arrangements and equipment interfaces
• Troubleshooting mechanical issues during system start-up and load acceptance
• Working closely with electrical, controls, civil, procurement and quality teams
• Supporting reliability improvements and maintenance strategy development
• Acting as the mechanical engineering focal point for allocated projects
• Supporting customer technical discussions and pre-sales engineering activities

About You

We are interested in speaking with experienced Mechanical Design Engineers from power generation, generators, engines, industrial machinery, rotating equipment or other complex engineered equipment backgrounds.

Ideally, you will have:

• Strong mechanical design engineering experience
• Experience producing 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and system integration
• Experience producing engineering drawings, BOMs and technical documentation
• Knowledge of fabricated structures, enclosures, pipework, cooling or fuel systems
• Ability to carry out relevant mechanical engineering calculations
• Understanding of thermal performance, structural design and/or vibration
• Experience supporting manufacturing and resolving production engineering issues
• Knowledge of design for manufacture and design for assembly
• Experience working with suppliers and reviewing technical drawings
• Experience with FAT, SAT, testing or commissioning would be advantageous

Previous experience specifically with generator sets, diesel/gas engines, power generation, data centres or critical power systems would be highly advantageous, but candidates from closely related heavy engineering or industrial equipment environments are also of interest.

What's on Offer?

£60,000 – £70,000 basic salary, depending on experience, alongside hybrid working and the opportunity to work on major engineering projects within the critical power sector.

This position offers significant technical variety and the opportunity to remain hands-on with mechanical design, while taking ownership of projects throughout design, manufacture, testing and commissioning