Mechanical Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-25
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Process Engineer
Job Title:
Chartered Mechanical Design Engineer
Location:
Maidstone, Kent – Office based with UK and occasional overseas travel
Salary:
Competitive (Dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Sector:
Engineering Consultancy, Process and Manufacturing
Are you a Chartered Mechanical Engineer looking for a technically challenging role where you can lead projects from concept to reality? Do you thrive on diversity, designing complex systems across industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, energy, and food & beverage?
This is an exceptional opportunity to utilize your advanced mechanical engineering expertise, 3D plant layout skills, and analytical capabilities on a wide range of multi–million–pound industrial portfolios across the UK and overseas.
Essential Requirements:- BEng (Hons), MEng, or MSc in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related discipline).
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status via a recognized professional institution.
- Minimum 5 years of post–graduate mechanical design experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or process engineering environment.
- Advanced proficiency with Autodesk packages (AutoCAD 2D, Inventor, AutoCAD Plant 3D).
- Demonstrated capability in piping stress analysis (ROHR2, CAESAR II, or equivalent) and FEA (Nastran, ANSYS, or equivalent).
- Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to UK client sites with occasional overseas travel.
- Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK (Visa sponsorship is not available for this role).
- Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using ANSYS Fluent.
- Familiarity with Autodesk Navisworks for clash detection or Autodesk Revit.
- Hands–on experience processing point–cloud data via Trimble tools or Autodesk ReCap.
- Familiarity with international engineering standards such as ASME B31.3 and EN 13480.
Full Lifecycle Design:
Lead mechanical engineering designs from early feasibility and concept development through to detailed fabrication and site installation.
- Advanced Modelling:
Produce high–quality 2D/3D engineering layouts, equipment arrangements, structural access skids, and piping isometric drawings. - Technical Analysis:
Perform finite element analysis (FEA) and piping stress analysis to validate structural and system performance. - Site Surveying & Scanning:
Conduct site surveys and inspections using advanced 3D laser scanning and point–cloud technology. - Stakeholder Coordination:
Liaise directly with clients, suppliers, fabricators, and internal multidisciplinary teams to ensure flawless project delivery. - Team Guidance:
Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and quality design reviews for junior engineers within the team.
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