Process Design Engineer – CAD/Plant Layout (3–6 Mo)

DATS Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

DATS Recruitment Ltd on behalf of a client in Manchester city centre is seeking a Process Design Engineer with 5+ years in the chemical sector for a temporary contract of 3–6 months, with possible extensions. The role focuses on drafting drawings, performing mechanical calculations and coordinating with suppliers and fabricators to deliver an engineered solution.

The ideal candidate has strong CAD experience (SolidWorks) and a delivery-focused approach, with the ability to work with the Lead

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, process plant or industrial equipment design.
• Strong CAD capability with SolidWorks.
• Experience converting process requirements into engineered designs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with process plant layouts, equipment arrangements, fabrication drawings and installation details.
• Produce 2D and 3D CAD models of vessels, tanks, pipework and associated plant equipment.
• Translate process requirements, PFDs and P&IDs into practical mechanical designs.
• Take responsibility for defined equipment packages from concept through specification, procurement, manufacture, installation and commissioning.
• Prepare equipment datasheets, technical specifications, scopes of work and requests for quotation.
• Review supplier quotations, drawings, calculations and technical submissions.
• Coordinate interfaces between mechanical equipment, piping, electrical systems, instrumentation and automation.
• Produce bills of materials, drawing registers, equipment schedules and technical documentation.
• Monitor supplier progress, drawing approvals, delivery dates and outstanding technical information.
• Support design reviews, HAZOP, DSEAR, constructability and maintainability assessments.
• Ensure actions arising from technical and safety reviews are incorporated into the design.
• Support equipment inspections, factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing.
• Assist with commissioning plans, punch lists, defect resolution and handover documentation.
• Manage design changes and maintain accurate as-built drawings and records.
• Identify technical, programme and procurement risks early and drive them through to resolution.
• Help develop practical engineering standards and repeatable design methods for future plants.

Skills

CAD

2D/3D CAD

Mechanical design

Process plant design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

DATS Recruitment Ltd on behalf of a client in Manchester city centre is seeking a Process Design Engineer with 5+ years in the chemical sector for a temporary contract of 3–6 months, with possible extensions. The role focuses on drafting drawings, performing mechanical calculations and coordinating with suppliers and fabricators to deliver an engineered solution.

The ideal candidate has strong CAD experience (SolidWorks) and a delivery-focused approach, with the ability to work with the Lead