Mechanical Design Engineer; Intermediate​/Senior

Job Title:
Mechanical Design Engineer (Intermediate / Senior)

We are hiring for our client, who is seeking an experienced Intermediate or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Belfast . This Mechanical Design Engineer job will suit someone with strong design experience who has worked across process-led engineering environments such as dairy, food processing, pharmaceutical, industrial processing, utilities, manufacturing or wider process engineering . Our client is open to speaking with candidates at both intermediate and senior level , so this could suit an engineer ready to step up, or an already established Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a more varied technical and project-focused role.

The successful Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will support the design and delivery of process improvement and development projects, including layout drawings, equipment drawings, site surveys, P&IDs, PFDs, item and equipment lists, and 2D/3D models. At senior level, there will also be the opportunity to mentor Mechanical Design Engineers, improve CAD and 3D scanning workflows, and take a lead role across client projects.

This role will be based in Belfast , with travel to client sites as required.

As an Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

• Produce mechanical design work across multiple projects, including plant layouts, equipment layouts, isometric drawings, piping layouts, P&IDs, PFDs, 2D/3D models and equipment lists
• Carry out site surveys, site measurements and 3D scanning
• Support the design and delivery of process improvement projects for dairy, food processing, pharma and industrial clients
• Liaise with process engineers, project engineers, suppliers, contractors and clients
• Prepare drawings, reports, manuals, commissioning plans and operating instructions
• Support design reviews, HAZOP reviews, procurement activity and tender preparation
• Assist with project delivery from initial design through to installation and commissioning
• Promote strong health and safety standards across design, project and site-based work
• At senior level, review and approve design work produced by other Mechanical Design Engineers
• At senior level, support the development of CAD, Inventor and 3D scanning processes across the team
• At senior level, coach and mentor other engineers within the mechanical design team

The successful Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong mechanical design experience, ideally within dairy, food processing, pharmaceutical, industrial or process engineering environments
• Experience with CAD systems, ideally Inventor
• Experience producing plant layouts, equipment layouts, piping layouts, P&IDs, PFDs, models and technical drawings
• Experience with site surveys, 3D scanning or site measurement would be advantageous
• Good understanding of project delivery, installation and commissioning
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients, suppliers, contractors and internal teams
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• For senior applicants, experience mentoring, reviewing work or supporting the development of other engineers would be beneficial

The successful Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will receive:

• A very strong salary package, with the final salary reflecting the level of appointment and the candidate's experience
• Belfast-based role with travel to client sites as required
• Opportunity to work across dairy, food processing, pharma, industrial and process engineering projects
• Varied technical role covering design, CAD, site surveys, project delivery and commissioning support
• Opportunity to step into a senior role, or continue developing within a senior technical position
• Career development within a specialist engineering environment
• Opportunity to work closely with clients on practical, real-world process improvement projects

For further information, and to apply for this Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron .
Or send Dominic a private message on Linked In.

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