Mechanical Design Engineer

Owen Daniels; Holton Heath; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

1 day working from home

Pension: Employer contributions 6–10%

Life assurance at four times annual, 4

Group income protection

Private medical insurance

25 days' annual leave (30 with service

Cycle to Work

GymFlex

Employee discounts

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Dorset seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver robust mechanical designs for challenging heat management projects across energy, oil and gas, marine and aerospace sectors. You will develop documentation, perform technical calculations and support project handover from concept through delivery.

The role emphasizes DFMA, FEA and material selection, with CATIA/ANSYS experience advantageous; 1–3 years in design is preferred, and knowledge of welding and pressure equipment is

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 1–3 years’ experience in mechanical engineering or design.
• Knowledge of mechanical design, pressure equipment and fabrication.
• Understanding material selection, especially stainless steels and nickel alloys.
• Experience with 3D CAD and FEA software (CATIA/ANSYS advantageous).
• Awareness of welding, bolted and flanged joints, and pipework.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical engineering documentation, technical calculations and project handover packs.
• Provide mechanical design and technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, specifications and pressure equipment rules.
• Apply DFMA, FEA and value engineering to optimise designs and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

3D CAD

DFMA

Pressure equipment knowledge

Materials selection

Welding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

ANSYS

Job description

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on technically challenging engineering projects involving innovative heat technology?

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established international engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of highly specialised thermal management solutions. Working across demanding industries including energy, oil and gas, marine and aerospace, the business develops bespoke engineering solutions for complex applications where performance, reliability and efficiency are critical.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer with an interest in mechanical design, materials, pressure equipment and FEA to become involved in projects from initial technical assessment through to engineering delivery.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Permanent

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm and Friday, 8:30am-2:00pm

Very Competitive Salary on Offer + 10% Bonus

Dorset

The Role

Produce mechanical engineering documentation, technical calculations and project handover packs, supporting both new project bids and ongoing engineering activities.

Provide mechanical design and technical support throughout the project lifecycle, assessing customer requirements, engineering challenges and design implications.

Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards, customer specifications and pressure equipment requirements.

Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA), FEA and value engineering principles to optimise designs, improve performance and reduce manufacturing costs.

Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams to resolve technical issues, support manufacturing and introduce continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Ideally 1-3 years' experience within a mechanical engineering or design environment.

Knowledge of mechanical design, pressure equipment, fabrication and manufacturing processes.

Understanding of material selection, particularly stainless steels, nickel alloys and materials exposed to elevated temperatures.

Experience with 3D CAD and FEA software; CATIA and ANSYS would be advantageous.

An understanding of welding, bolted and flanged joints, pipework or pressure vessel design would be beneficial.

Experience in oil and gas, marine, energy or aerospace environments would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 10% bonus
• 1 day working from home
• Pension: Employer contributions starting at 6%, increasing up to 10%, depending on employee contributions
• Life assurance at four times annual salary
• Group income protection.
• Private medical insurance, subject to eligibility, and a health cash plan.
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Option to buy or sell up to five annual leave days.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay for eligible employees.
• Employee share purchase scheme, including free matching shares.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Additional benefits including dental cover, critical illness cover, travel insurance, Cycle to Work, GymFlex and employee discounts.