Mechanical Design Engineer – Rotating Machinery & FEA

CIBSE Journal; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA

Pension

Holidays

Gym subs

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Global Electrical and Design Contractor near Coventry, England. You will design, analyze and continuously improve mechanical systems for large rotating machinery, delivering CAD models, drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities include stress analysis, root cause analysis and test method development, collaborating across project phases and ensuring compliance with standards and requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience designing mechanical systems within rotating machinery, power generation, heavy engineering or similar industries.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo or Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience undertaking engineering calculations and finite element analysis.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, tolerancing and mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems for large rotating machinery.
• Develop mechanical designs for new build equipment, upgrades, and retrofit solutions.
• Produce detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and design documentation for complex components.
• Complete stress analysis of components using analytical methods and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Undertake diagnostic assessments of machinery condition prior to failure.
• Conduct root cause analysis.
• Produce technical reports and engineering recommendations based on findings.
• Develop test methodologies and procedures for dynamic testing of large machines.
• Participate in engineering activities across all phases of projects, including customer-facing technical discussions.
• Ensure mechanical designs comply with contractual requirements, industry standards, and internal quality systems.

Skills

Rotating machinery design

Engineering calculations

Finite element analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Global Electrical and Design Contractor near Coventry, England. You will design, analyze and continuously improve mechanical systems for large rotating machinery, delivering CAD models, drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities include stress analysis, root cause analysis and test method development, collaborating across project phases and ensuring compliance with standards and requirements.