Mechanical Engineer

Koch Industries; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading process engineering company in Birmingham is seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer specializing in piping design and stress analysis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design of process skids and pressure vessels, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong expertise in CAESAR II and a background in mechanical engineering is required. This role offers an innovative environment where individual contributions are valued, alongside competitive compensation and collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is essential.
• Proficient experience in piping design and stress analysis with CAESAR II.
• Strong understanding of piping codes and standards such as ASME B31.3 and ISO.

Responsibilities

• Design process skids and pressure vessels, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Perform piping stress analysis and evaluate thermal expansion and load conditions.
• Review and approve mechanical deliverables from the CAD team.

Skills

Piping stress analysis

Mechanical design

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAESAR II

PV Elite

STAAD Pro

Job description

Your Job

We are looking for a detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer specializing in the design of process skids, modular systems and pressure vessels. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in piping stress analysis and mechanical design, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Our Team

Join a global leader in emissions control, heat and mass transfer, and clean-air combustion systems. At ETA Process Plant, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that help our customers operate cleaner, safer, and more efficiently.

What You Will Do

• Design process skids, modular systems and pressure vessels including piping and piping and equipment supports.
• Perform piping stress analysis using CAESAR II to evaluate thermal expansion, flexibility, and load conditions.
• Be responsible for author, updating and reviewing technical documentation and reports relating to CAESAR II pipe stress analysis.
• Review / approve mechanical deliverables such as general arrangement and detailed drawings produced by the Cad team.
• Prepare and review mechanical design documentation and technical reports.
• Collaborate with process engineers, CAD designers, fabricators, and project teams to ensure constructability and compliance.
• Review vendor drawings and material specifications for compliance and quality.
• Support procurement, fabrication, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all designs meet safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support sales activities with mechanical engineering expertise.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in piping design and stress analysis using CAESAR II .
• Strong understanding of piping codes and standards (ASME B31.3, ISO).
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and process flow diagrams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with pressure vessel design and analysis using PV Elite .
• Knowledge of structural steel design and analysis using STAAD Pro .
• Familiarity with pressure vessels, modular system construction and integration.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification.
• Experience working on offshore or onshore process facilities.
• Knowledge of fabrication, welding standards, and inspection procedures .
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritise and manage multiple deliverables and deadlines.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is a dynamic network of businesses that work together to create an ecosystem of domain expertise to increase operational efficiency, improve safety, reduce waste, and reduce emissions.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Why Koch

At Koch, we embrace principled entrepreneurship-challenging the status quo, rewarding individual contributions, and empowering employees to maximize their potential. Our compensation reflects each person's unique contribution and market realities. We foster an environment where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference.

• Office-based design work with periodic visits to fabrication shops or project sites.
• Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Travel as required for site visits and vendor coordination.