Mechanical Design Engineer

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Maldon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Maldon, Essex, is recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer. This permanent position focuses on designing ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems, requiring a relevant engineering qualification and experience in product development. Ideal candidates will possess skills in thermodynamics and heat transfer and familiarity with tools like SolidWorks. A competitive salary is offered depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record on product/technologies development as a design engineer.
• Experienced in mathematical modelling of technical problems in refrigeration.
• F-Gas and Hydrocarbon conversion experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use specific numeric calculation methods to assure design performance.
• Create and review specifications of refrigeration systems.
• Guide testing engineers on planning and execution.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Mathematical modelling

Agile Project Methodology

Education

Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

SolidWorks (CAD)

Refprop

Flownex

Job description

CK Group are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer for an organisation based in Maldon, Essex. This role is on a permanent basis.

Salary

Competitive (depending on experience)

The Role

This position will focus on the design and development of ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems to meet customer and product requirements.

Responsibilities

• Use of specific numeric calculation methods to assure design performance
• Create and review specifications of refrigeration systems and components
• Meet regulatory compliance to ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and organisation requirements
• Guide testing engineers on testing planning and execution
• Feed the refrigeration technology roadmap pipeline by targeting new and feasible technologies
• Provide support on manufacturing processes and methods to meet quality and safety standards of the product.

Your Background

• Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Proven track of record on product/ technologies development as a design engineer using thermodynamics and heat transfer
• Experienced in mathematical modelling of technical problems in the field of refrigeration and heat transfer
• Experience on Refprop, Flownex, SolidWorks (CAD), Agile Project Methodology within a regulated industry. F-Gas and Hydrocarbon conversion are a plus.

It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference in all correspondence.