Mechanical Design Engineer

React Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

React Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Chartered Mechanical Design Engineer in Maidstone, UK. The role focuses on leading full lifecycle design from feasibility through installation, using AutoCAD, Inventor, and Plant 3D.

You will perform FEA and piping stress analyses, conduct site surveys, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ post-graduate experience, Chartered status, and a valid UK driving license, with occasional overseas travel.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in mechanical engineering and Chartered Engineer status.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate mechanical design experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk CAD tools and 3D design software.
• Experience in piping stress analysis (ROHR2/CAESAR II) and FEA (Nastran/ANSYS).
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to UK client sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle mechanical design from concept to fabrication and site installation.
• Create high-quality 2D/3D layouts, equipment arrangements, skid layouts, and isometrics.
• Perform FEA and piping stress analyses to verify performance.
• Conduct site surveys using 3D laser scanning and related tools.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

FEA

5+ years experience

Driving license

Education

BEng/MEng/MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Inventor

AutoCAD Plant 3D

ROHR2

CAESAR II

Nastran

ANSYS

3D laser scanning

Trimble/Recap

Job description

Job Title: Chartered Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Maidstone, Kent – Office based with UK and occasional overseas travel

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Sector: Engineering Consultancy, Process and Manufacturing

Chartered Mechanical Design Engineer Essential Requirements:

• BEng (Hons), MEng, or MSc in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related discipline).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status via a recognized professional institution.
• Minimum 5 years of post–graduate mechanical design experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or process engineering environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk packages (AutoCAD 2D, Inventor, AutoCAD Plant 3D).
• Demonstrated capability in piping stress analysis (ROHR2, CAESAR II, or equivalent) and FEA (Nastran, ANSYS, or equivalent).
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to UK client sites with occasional overseas travel.
• Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK (Visa sponsorship is not available for this role).

Chartered Mechanical Design Engineer Desirable (But Not Essential):

• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using ANSYS Fluent.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Navisworks for clash detection or Autodesk Revit.
• Hands–on experience processing point–cloud data via Trimble tools or Autodesk ReCap.
• Familiarity with international engineering standards such as ASME B31.3 and EN 13480.

Chartered Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities:

Full Lifecycle Design: Lead mechanical engineering designs from early feasibility and concept development through to detailed fabrication and site installation.

• Advanced Modelling: Produce high–quality 2D/3D engineering layouts, equipment arrangements, structural access skids, and piping isometric drawings.
• Technical Analysis: Perform finite element analysis (FEA) and piping stress analysis to validate structural and system performance.
• Site Surveying & Scanning: Conduct site surveys and inspections using advanced 3D laser scanning and point–cloud technology.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise directly with clients, suppliers, fabricators, and internal multidisciplinary teams to ensure flawless project delivery.
• Team Guidance: Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and quality design reviews for junior engineers within the team.