Senior Mechanical Engineer

Altera Recruitment Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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33 days annual leave

Company pension with 5% contribution

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice for electric vehicle

Training and development

Team building days

Job summary

Altera Recruitment Group is partnering with an energy transition technology business in the South West to appoint a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

The role focuses on high pressure vessels and systems, offering a hands-on mix of design office and workshop on site, with clear technical ownership and a chance to shape scalable technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with high pressure vessels.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven record as mechanical technical lead or Technical Authority.
• Strong knowledge of PED and ASME Section VIII.

Responsibilities

• Act as the mechanical technical authority, owning the design basis and standards.
• Lead the design and integrity assessment of pressure vessels and high pressure systems.
• Carry out CAD, calculations, FEA and CFD using SolidWorks, ANSYS or equivalent tools.
• Manage requirements, interfaces, design reviews and engineering change control from concept through to commissioning.
• Work with fabrication team and coded welders on manufacturable designs, inspection, NDT and pressure testing requirements.
• Provide mechanical oversight through build, assembly, testing and commissioning.
• Line manage and mentor a Mechanical Design Engineer.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

CFD

Technical leadership

Technical authority

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks

CFD

Job description

Altera Recruitment Group is supporting an innovative energy transition technology business in the South West in the appointment of a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

The business develops renewable energy technology built around high pressure process equipment, and is moving from prototype and pilot work towards commercial deployment. It is a small, committed team where sound engineering judgement and practical delivery matter, with design, fabrication and testing working closely together on site.

This Senior Mechanical Engineer role would suit an experienced engineer with a strong pressure vessel background who wants genuine technical ownership, a hands on mix of design office and workshop, and the chance to shape a technology as it scales.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Act as the mechanical technical authority, owning the design basis and standards, and reviewing and approving calculations, drawings and specifications before release.
• Lead the design and integrity assessment of pressure vessels and high pressure systems, including closures, bolted joints, seals and supports.
• Carry out hands on CAD, calculations, FEA and CFD using SolidWorks, ANSYS or equivalent tools.
• Manage requirements, interfaces, design reviews, verification and engineering change control from concept through to commissioning.
• Work with the fabrication team and coded welders on manufacturable designs, inspection, NDT and pressure testing requirements.
• Provide mechanical oversight through build, assembly, testing and commissioning, including inspection and test plans.
• Line manage and mentor a Mechanical Design Engineer, developing their calculation, design and problem solving skills.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 10 years of mechanical engineering experience, with substantial direct experience of high pressure vessels and systems.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent technical qualifications backed by substantial relevant experience.
• A proven record as a mechanical technical lead or Technical Authority, approving calculations, designs and engineering deliverables.
• Strong working knowledge of pressure equipment design codes and regulations, including PED and ASME Section VIII.
• Hands on SolidWorks and engineering analysis experience, including FEA and CFD.
• Experience taking equipment from detailed design through fabrication, testing and commissioning, ideally including prototype or development equipment.
• Chartered Engineer status, pilot plant or first of a kind experience, and a background in hydrogen, renewable gases or process plant would be advantageous.

What is on Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £85,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Full time and site based, with flexible working hours.
• Share options, giving you a stake in the long term success of the business.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme with a 5% contribution.
• Private health insurance and life assurance.
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
• Training and development to support your career growth, plus company team building days.