Mechanical Engineer

Koch Engineered Solutions; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to define and deliver designs based on client specifications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in piping design and analysis. Responsibilities include coordinating mechanical design works and supporting the sales team. Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety are essential. This role offers opportunities for growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Engineer with a focus on piping design and analysis.
• Knowledge of designing to relevant international standards.
• Strong adherence to safety and demonstrated safe work habits.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver mechanical designs based on client specifications.
• Coordinate mechanical design works of projects.
• Support the sales team with live enquiries.

Skills

Mechanical design

Piping design and analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAESAR II

STAAD.Pro

PV Elite

Ansys

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What You Will Do

• Defining or delivering mechanical designs based on client specifications and relevant international design code and provide substantiation using relevant software package (CAESAR II, STAAD.Pro, PV Elite, Ansys etc.) for analysis and hand calculations.
• Co-ordinating and take ownership of the mechanical design works of a package or project whether undertaken in-house or subcontracted with attention to required design deliverables (Calculations, reports, drawings etc.) and project delivery dates.
• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers to deliver a design solution for a work package or project.
• Reporting to the project manager and supervisor on design progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting the sales team to determine scope of mechanical work and front-end design analysis where required for live enquiries.
• Delivering and participating in; Kick off meetings, Progress meetings and internal and client design reviews.
• Providing review and comments to technical documentation and drawings in conformance with Eta’s procedures and standards that make-up the company’s quality system.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant technical field such as Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong adherence for safety and demonstrated safe work habits.
• Experience as a Mechanical Engineer with a strong focus on piping design and analysis.
• Experience in preparation and review of calculation reports.
• Demonstratable track record of delivering on time, within budget, with quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Well organized and able to work independently.
• Fluent in English language and strong report writing skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Knowledge and experience designing to relevant international standards (ASME B31.3, ISO 14962, ASME VIII Division 1 and 2, AISC).
• Knowledge and experience of designing metallic and composite piping systems.
• Experience in the oil & gas, chemicals/petrochemicals or similarly regulated industry.
• Experience of work package ownership and delivery.
• Knowledge of heavy industry manufacturing and fabrication techniques and associated documentation
• Experienced in the design of pressure vessels to recognized international codes using PV Elite or similar.
• Experienced in the design of steel structures to recognized international codes using STAAD.Pro or similar.

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.