Mechanical Engineer

Ingersoll-Rand plc; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 additional days

7% employer pension contribution

Westfield Health medical cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Employee share scheme

Enhanced parental leave policies

Job summary

Haskel, part of the Ingersoll Rand Group, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the New Product Development team in Sunderland. You will own complex, customer‑facing projects, designing gas, hydraulic, and process systems from concept to validation.

This full‑time role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years in mechanical design, with strong analytical skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and effective teamwork.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in a mechanical design engineering role with a minimum of 5 years’ experience (oil and gas preferred).
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a core member of the design team ensuring on‑time, compliant delivery.
• Develop concept and detailed system designs.
• Design dynamic seals for high‑pressure gas applications.
• Produce engineering calculations covering thermodynamics, flow, pressure and power.
• Create 2D and 3D CAD models, GA drawings, P&IDs and BOMs.
• Compile component specifications and support validation activities including ITPs, RAs, DFMEA, SWIs, SOPs, FATs, etc.
• Maintain engineering documentation for ISO and CE compliance.
• Lead design reviews and prepare technical files including PED, ATEX and IECEx.

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

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New Product Development – Mechanical Design Engineer

Location

Haskel – Sunderland

About Us

Haskel is a market leader in high‑pressure fluid management, designing and manufacturing products that enable the safe, controlled use of high‑pressure and flow‑generating equipment. Our portfolio includes pumps, gas boosters, air amplifiers, and hydrogen compression solutions used in some of the world’s most demanding applications.

Part of the Ingersoll Rand Group, and with over 75 years of engineering excellence, Haskel is renowned for safety, reliability, and quality. We play a critical role in industries ranging from energy and aerospace to hydrogen and sustainable technologies—helping accelerate the transition to cleaner energy worldwide.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our New Product Development (NPD) team, working at the forefront of high‑pressure gas transfer and process equipment technology.

You will take ownership of complex, customer‑focused projects, designing gas, hydraulic, and process systems from first principles and seeing them through from concept to validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a core member of the design team ensuring on‑time, compliant delivery
• Develop concept and detailed system designs
• Design dynamic seals for high‑pressure gas applications
• Produce engineering calculations covering thermodynamics, flow, pressure and power
• Create 2D and 3D CAD models, GA drawings, P&IDs and BOMs
• Compile component specifications and support validation activities including Compiling detailed component specifications for various regions and component / system validation including relevant paperwork i.e. ITP’s, RA’s, DFMEA, SWI’s, SOP’s, FAT’s etc.
• Maintain engineering documentation for ISO and CE compliance
• Lead design reviews and prepare technical files including PED, ATEX and IECEx

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Proven experience in a mechanical design engineering role with a minimum of 5 years’ experience (preferably in oil and gas)
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Travel & Work Arrangements

This is a full‑time, permanent position based at the Sunderland facility.

What We Offer

• Option to purchase 5 additional days
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Westfield Health medical cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Enhanced parental leave policies

Special Accommodation

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request and a member of our team will contact you.