Mechanical Design Engineer – Heat Tech & Pressure, WFH

Owen Daniels; Holton Heath; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

1 day working from home

Pension: Employer contributions 6–10%

Life assurance at four times annual, 4

Group income protection

Private medical insurance

25 days' annual leave (30 with service

Cycle to Work

GymFlex

Employee discounts

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Dorset seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver robust mechanical designs for challenging heat management projects across energy, oil and gas, marine and aerospace sectors. You will develop documentation, perform technical calculations and support project handover from concept through delivery.

The role emphasizes DFMA, FEA and material selection, with CATIA/ANSYS experience advantageous; 1–3 years in design is preferred, and knowledge of welding and pressure equipment is

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 1–3 years’ experience in mechanical engineering or design.
• Knowledge of mechanical design, pressure equipment and fabrication.
• Understanding material selection, especially stainless steels and nickel alloys.
• Experience with 3D CAD and FEA software (CATIA/ANSYS advantageous).
• Awareness of welding, bolted and flanged joints, and pipework.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical engineering documentation, technical calculations and project handover packs.
• Provide mechanical design and technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, specifications and pressure equipment rules.
• Apply DFMA, FEA and value engineering to optimise designs and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

3D CAD

DFMA

Pressure equipment knowledge

Materials selection

Welding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

ANSYS

Job description

Owen Daniels in Dorset seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver robust mechanical designs for challenging heat management projects across energy, oil and gas, marine and aerospace sectors. You will develop documentation, perform technical calculations and support project handover from concept through delivery.

The role emphasizes DFMA, FEA and material selection, with CATIA/ANSYS experience advantageous; 1–3 years in design is preferred, and knowledge of welding and pressure equipment is