Mechanical Design Engineer - Global Thermal Solutions

Kelvion Holding GmbH; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion in Fareham, UK, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support CDU, pump skid, and related assemblies. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Inventor from P&ID inputs and adhere to design standards.

The role requires reading P&ID diagrams, understanding piping layouts and tolerances, and collaborating with global teams on heat exchanger analyses and cost-effective manufacturing solutions. English proficiency and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification or relevant professional experience in mechanical design.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor to create 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Ability to read P&ID diagrams and visualize systems from process data.
• Understanding of piping layouts, supports, tolerances, and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Support the mechanical design and development of cooling distribution units (CDUs), pump skids, and related assemblies.
• Create and update 3D models and 2D technical drawings using Autodesk Inventor, based on P&ID inputs and mechanical design standards.
• Read and interpret P&ID diagrams to identify components, flow paths, instrumentation, and mechanical interfaces.
• Apply mechanical design principles relating to piping layouts, supports, frames, tolerances, manufacturability, and assembly constraints.
• Ensure that 3D models accurately reflect process requirements, including flow direction, valve types, and instrumentation placement, while maintaining mechanical feasibility.
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials, component lists, layout documentation, revision logs, and drawing packages.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Global Solutions Engineering, customers, and global Technology teams to develop solutions optimized for specific applications.
• Contribute to the technical analysis of heat exchanger designs and support product development, product improvements, and global product transfers.
• Develop designs suitable for global manufacturing and contribute to design-to-cost initiatives across Kelvion locations.
• Manage engineering changes across multiple sites and provide support during prototype development and initial manufacturing.
• Support FEA and CFD analyses when required for specific projects.
• Represent Kelvion during collaborative customer projects and site visits, while ensuring that deliverables are completed in a structured manner and in line with project timelines.

Skills

Mechanical design

P&ID interpretation

Team collaboration

English language

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Kelvion in Fareham, UK, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support CDU, pump skid, and related assemblies. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Inventor from P&ID inputs and adhere to design standards.

The role requires reading P&ID diagrams, understanding piping layouts and tolerances, and collaborating with global teams on heat exchanger analyses and cost-effective manufacturing solutions. English proficiency and travel readiness are essential.