Mechanical Design Engineer

K H Recruitment Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KHR is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers concept through to detailed design, including installation and commissioning across industrial and process sectors.

You will work on mechanical designs, plant layouts, piping systems and stress analyses, liaising with clients and suppliers. Occasional travel and a full UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate mechanical design experience within industrial, manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, oil/gas, energy, manufacturing or other process industries is highly advantageous.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, technical specs and engineering drawings with knowledge of relevant standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs from concept through to detailed design, fabrication and installation.
• Produce 2D/3D drawings including general arrangements and piping isometrics.
• Design plant layouts, equipment arrangements, process pipework and skids.
• Carry out engineering calculations, stress analysis and design verification.
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines and support design reviews, installation and commissioning.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Education

BEng/MEng/MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Inventor

AutoCAD Plant 3D

ROHR2

CAESAR II

ANSYS Mechanical

Job description

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Outskirts of Maistone

Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

Salary: £50,000-£65,000, depending on experience

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

KHR is working with a growing engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on technically challenging projects across a wide range of industrial, manufacturing and process sectors.

The role will involve supporting projects from initial concept and feasibility through to detailed design, installation and commissioning. You will work across mechanical design, plant layouts, piping systems and engineering analysis, developing practical, safe and efficient solutions for a varied client base.

The role does include occasional travel to clients spaced out across the year, so a full UK driving licence is required.

Key Responsibilities – Mechanical Design Engineer

• Develop mechanical designs from initial concepts through to detailed design, fabrication and installation.
• Produce 2D and 3D engineering drawings, including general arrangements, fabrication drawings, piping isometrics and manufacturing details.
• Design plant layouts, equipment arrangements, process pipework, skids, platforms and access systems.
• Carry out engineering calculations, design assessments, equipment selection and design verification.
• Undertake mechanical stress, structural, FEA and piping stress analysis.
• Conduct site surveys and technical inspections, including 3D laser scanning and point-cloud data.
• Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines, participate in model reviews and identify potential clashes.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, calculations and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, fabricators and internal project teams.
• Provide technical support during design reviews, installation and commissioning.
• Check designs, support junior team members and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, engineering standards and client requirements.

Requirements – Mechanical Design Engineer

• A BEng (Hons), MEng or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (highly advantageous)
• Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, oil/gas, energy, manufacturing or other process industries (highly advantageous)
• Several years’ postgraduate mechanical design experience within industrial, manufacturing or process engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD 2D, Inventor, AutoCAD Plant 3D or equivalent design software.
• Experience with piping stress analysis software, such as ROHR2 or CAESAR II, and FEA tools such as ANSYS Mechanical or Inventor Nastran.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, industrial plant, process pipework, engineering calculations and design verification.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, technical specifications and engineering drawings, with knowledge of relevant standards and codes.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites, including occasional overseas travel.
• Experience with CFD, advanced FEA, structural or thermal analysis.
• Familiarity with Navisworks, Revit, 3D laser scanning and point-cloud software.
• Experience designing skids, pipework supports, platforms, walkways and other industrial structures.
• Knowledge of standards such as ASME B31.3 and EN 13480.
• Experience supporting installation, commissioning, design checking or mentoring junior engineers.