Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer – Pressure Vessels

Reed; Waingroves; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Reed in Ripley, Derbyshire is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer with pressure vessel design experience to join its multidisciplinary engineering team. You’ll work on technically challenging projects, taking responsibility for mechanical design calculations and supporting equipment from initial engineering through to manufacture, testing and commissioning.

Candidates with 3+ years’ experience may apply, with senior opportunities for more experienced engineers.

Formación

• Experience designing pressure vessels to ASME VIII, EN 13445, PD 5500 or AD 2000.
• Proficient with PV Elite or COMPASS pressure vessel software.
• Knowledge of materials, fabrication, welding, and pressure testing.
• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification and experience.

Responsabilidades

• Design pressure vessels and related mechanical equipment to recognised international codes.
• Perform shell, nozzle, flange, and support calculations.
• Produce technical specifications and design documentation.
• Collaborate with CAD designers, thermal engineers and manufacturing teams.
• Support design reviews, customer discussions and technical approvals.
• Resolve engineering challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

Conocimientos

Pressure vessel design

Engineering calculations

Design documentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

PV Elite

COMPASS

Descripción del empleo

Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer – Pressure Vessels

Location: Ripley, Derbyshire

Salary: up to GBP55 000 d.o.e

Looking for an engineering role where you can take real ownership of your designs?

We’re recruiting for a growing international engineering business delivering bespoke pressure equipment, heat exchangers and engineered packages into the energy and industrial sectors.

The company is looking for a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in pressure vessel design to join its multidisciplinary engineering team.

You’ll work on technically challenging projects, taking responsibility for mechanical design calculations and supporting equipment from initial engineering through to manufacture, testing and commissioning.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing pressure vessels and associated mechanical equipment to recognised international codes.
• Performing engineering calculations for shells, nozzles, flanges, supports and other pressure‑retaining components.
• Producing technical specifications and design documentation.
• Collaborating with CAD designers, thermal engineers and manufacturing teams.
• Supporting design reviews, customer discussions and technical approvals.
• Resolving engineering challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

What we’re looking for

• Experience designing pressure vessels to ASME VIII, EN 13445, PD 5500 or AD 2000.
• Knowledge of recognised pressure vessel design software such as PV Elite, COMPRESS or equivalent.
• Understanding of materials, fabrication, welding and pressure testing.
• A Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent relevant qualification and experience.

Candidates with approximately 3+ years' experience will be considered, with senior‑level opportunities available for more experienced engineers.