Mechanical Design Engineer

gforce employment + recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

High-profile projects

Development opportunities

Stable workload

Job summary

G Force Recruitment is sourcing a Design Engineer to lead process plant design from concept through to detailed design and calculation, with accompanying structural design work. The role is based in West Yorkshire with office work and occasional site visits.

The position is full-time and permanent, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience and a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical/Process/Design Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in process plant design within industrial/environmental sectors.
• Strong understanding of equipment layout, ducting/pipework routing and steelwork integration.
• Capable of manual design calculations and applying British/European standards.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD (2020 or later).
• Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and communicate with fabrication/site teams.
• Practical, problem-solving mindset with bespoke engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept, design, detail and calculation for new/modified process plant systems.
• Define process layouts and equipment arrangements with integration in mind.
• Design ducting, pipework, supports, insulation and access.
• Coordinate with structural/steelwork to align with process needs.
• Produce structural calculations to verify loads and safety factors.
• Develop novel designs to fit existing constrained facilities.
• Create 3D models, general arrangements and fabrication drawings in Inventor/AutoCAD.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Process plant design

Independent working

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical/Process/Design Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Design Engineer – Process Plant & Equipment

Full-time, permanent - 37.5hrs per week Mon - Fri

West Yorkshire - Wakefield / Leeds / Bradford / Huddersfield commutable (Office-based with occasional site visits)

£40,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience + package

Our prestigious client is an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of complex, made-to-order process plant and associated systems for UK and international industrial and public-sector clients.

They are now seeking a Design Engineer to lead process plant design from concept through to detailed design and calculation, with supporting structural and steelwork design forming an important part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead concept, design, detail and calculation work for new and modified process plant and associated systems.
• Define process layouts, equipment arrangements and integration with existing plant, ensuring safe, efficient and maintainable designs.
• Design ducting, pipework and ancillary systems (including large diameter runs and complex bends), with appropriate supports, insulation and access considerations.
• Oversee supporting structural and steelwork design, ensuring it is fully coordinated with process requirements and site constraints.
• Produce structural calculations to verify that steelwork and supports can safely carry equipment, duct and pipe loads with suitable safety factors.
• Develop novel design solutions to accommodate new process plant within constrained, existing facilities.
• Produce detailed 3D models, general arrangements and fabrication drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.

Person Specification

• HNC/HND or degree-qualified in Mechanical, Process, Chemical or Design Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in process plant design, ideally within industrial, environmental, energy or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of equipment layout, ducting/pipework routing and integration with supporting steelwork.
• Confident carrying out manual design calculations and applying relevant British/European standards.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD (2020 or later).
• Able to work independently, manage multiple design tasks, and communicate clearly with fabrication and site teams.
• A practical, problem-solving mindset with an interest in bespoke, one-off engineering solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular review.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging process plant projects.
• Supportive engineering team with scope for development and progression.
• Stable, long-term workload in a niche, essential-services sector.

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