Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Sunderland
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in live, customer-focused projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing gas, hydraulic, and process systems from first principles and producing instrumentation pipe-work schematics (P&ID’s), fabrication drawings, system designs, and GA drawings using 2D and 3D CAD packages.
What you will be doing:
* Concept system design, including circuits, pumps, tooling, and fabrication.
* Produce engineering calculations covering thermodynamics, mechanical design, material compatibility, flow, volumetric pressure, and power consumption.
* Develop P&ID drawings, bills of materials (BOM), detailed fabrication drawings, and general arrangement (GA) drawings using AutoCAD & Autodesk Inventor.
* Ensure compliance with ISO standards, CE marking, PED, and ATEX/IECEx directives.
* Lead design reviews and liaise with customers to outline and finalize design concepts.
* Assist manufacturing with commissioning, both on and off-site, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Be prepared to travel globally for project requirements.
What We’re Looking For:
* Engineering-related degree (Mechanical, Process, or similar).
* Strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor).
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
* Commercial awareness and customer-facing experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and work on innovative and complex engineering projects