Mechanical Design Engineer
hace 13 días
Chesterfield
Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a leading engineering business to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of mechanical and structural design across a major international plant programme. This is a hands-on design role, ideal for someone with a strong background in fabricated structures who enjoys working across the full design lifecycle - collaborating with manufacturing, suppliers, and site teams to deliver complex engineering solutions. Design Engineer You’ll play a key role in the design and development of large-scale fabricated structures and plant systems, supporting delivery across a high-profile, multi-phase international project. Key responsibilities include: • Designing heavy fabricated structures such as skids, frames, platforms, lifting equipment, and large assemblies, • Producing and checking engineering drawings and models in line with relevant standards (BS 8888, EN 1090, ISO 3834), • Supporting structural and mechanical calculations (static loading, basic fatigue, weld sizing, GD&T, etc.), • Working closely with fabrication, production, and QA teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable (DfMA), • Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to support design delivery and resolve technical queries, • Assisting with WPS/WPQR documentation, inspection plans, and quality requirements, • Supporting site activities including FAT/SAT, RFIs, and technical queries during build and installation phases, • Producing and maintaining technical documentation such as BOMs, drawings, and reports You’ll likely have: • Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or similar), • Strong experience in fabricated/welded structures within a heavy engineering or regulated environment, • Good understanding of relevant standards (BS/EN, welding/fabrication codes), • Experience producing and checking engineering drawings and design outputs, • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, particularly fabrication and welding, • Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams, • Proficiency in 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar), • Opportunity to work on large-scale, complex engineering projects, • Involvement in an international programme with real-world impact, • Strong collaboration across design, manufacturing, and site teams, • Clear progression opportunities within a growing engineering function