Mechanical Process Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Process Engineer to join their team in Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to take the first step into more senior engineering positions while working on exciting projects in a hybrid environment. You will leverage your mechanical engineering background to contribute to system design, documentation, and modification management. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience, particularly in regulated industries. Join a forward-thinking company committed to diversity and innovation, and help shape a greener future through engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical/process engineering.
• Experience in highly regulated industries like Oil & Gas or Nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update system documentation for mechanical design.
• Analyze and define functional requirements for instrumentation and control.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure product delivery meets requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

System Design

Component Sizing

Documentation

Modification Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

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On behalf of our client, NRL is recruiting for a Mechanical Process Engineer for work in the Bristol area.

If you are interested, please forward an up-to-date CV and a contact phone number to:

Duration: Permanent

Location: Bristol, based at either BS32 4SQ or BS2 0EL

Rate: Your requested salary

Hybrid: 2/3 days in the office, 3/2 days working from home (TBC)

The ideal candidate is looking to take the first step into more senior engineering roles and is eager to grow. You will need a process/mechanical engineering background, with experience in sizing components and understanding/defining system requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Producing, reviewing, and updating system documentation for mechanical and thermos-hydraulic design, operator instructions, human-machine interface, safety and environmental standards, control logic design, and periodic testing in compliance with engineering rules, methodologies, quality processes, and tools.
2. Instrumentation and control: analyzing and defining the I&C functional requirements, producing I&C logic, writing specifications, analyzing FTP results, and documenting alarm sheets, operating images, and modes.
3. Mechanical design: sizing components such as pumps, fans, pipework, pressure relief valves, tanks; performing thermal-hydraulic calculations and modeling; ensuring 3D models align with system design; formulating equipment specifications; supporting procurement with technical specifications and surveillance.
4. Analyzing and verifying input data, requirements, and lessons learned from other stations.
5. Engaging proactively with all stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a product meeting multidisciplinary requirements.
6. Contributing to best practices, innovation, process improvements, and quality enhancements.
7. Participating in experience sharing activities within the discipline.
8. Managing system modifications, including producing specifications, analyzing applicability, developing solutions, and utilizing electronic change management tools.

Must have:

1. A Mechanical Engineering background (degree or equivalent), including Chemical, Industrial, or Manufacturing engineering; all related experience considered.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience.
3. Experience in system design, documentation, requirement analysis, component sizing, and modification management.
4. Experience on a nuclear project or in highly regulated industries such as Oil & Gas, London Underground, Heathrow Airport, etc.
5. Ability to manage workload effectively to produce high-quality documents and meet deadlines.

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right talent to bring engineering projects to life, supporting energy transition and creating a greener future.

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