Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design EngineerAn established engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in industrial flow control technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its advanced engineering and product development function. This role offers the opportunity to lead the development of high-performance valve and pressure-containing equipment for critical industrial applications across sectors including energy, process industries, utilities, cryogenics, and infrastructure.The successful candidate will play a key role in new product development, engineering validation, design optimisation, and manufacturing support within a multidisciplinary technical environment.Position Summary The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the concept generation, detailed mechanical design, and lifecycle engineering support of engineered valve products and associated actuation systems.The role requires strong expertise in pressure equipment design, mechanical integrity, materials engineering, and manufacturing integration. The engineer will collaborate closely with production, quality, testing, and project engineering teams to ensure products meet operational, regulatory, and customer performance requirements.This position is suited to an experienced engineer with a strong background in industrial valve design, pressure systems, or rotating/static mechanical equipment operating in demanding service environments.Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of industrial valve assemblies and flow-control products from concept through to manufacture and qualificationProduce detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, assembly documentation, and engineering BOMs using CAD systemsPerform engineering calculations and analytical assessments including: Stress analysisPressure containment verificationTorsional and bending analysisDeflection and buckling calculationsFatigue and mechanical integrity assessmentsSupport and review Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies where applicableEnsure compliance with relevant international standards and pressure equipment regulations, including: PEDASMEAPIISOBS/EN standardsInterpret technical specifications, datasheets, process conditions, and client engineering requirementsSelect suitable materials based on pressure, temperature, corrosion, erosion, and service conditionsDevelop actuator sizing calculations and fail-safe operating philosophies for automated valve systemsSupport manufacturing activities including machining, casting, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and hydrostatic/pneumatic testingProvide technical support during product validation, commissioning, root-cause investigations, and non-conformance resolutionGenerate and maintain engineering documentation including: Design reportsRisk assessmentsManufacturing proceduresInstallation, Operation & Maintenance (IOM) manualsTechnical datasheetsConduct design reviews and technical verification activities to ensure compliance, quality, and manufacturabilityManage multiple concurrent engineering projects within defined technical, cost, and schedule constraintsInterface with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers on technical matters where requiredTechnical Requirements Strong understanding of valve operating principles, sealing technologies, pressure boundary design, and actuation systemsExperience designing pressure-containing mechanical equipment for industrial or process applicationsProficiency in CAD software such as: SolidWorksAutoCADEquivalent 3D modelling platformsWorking knowledge of: GD&TTolerancing and fitsMaterial specificationsManufacturing methods and DFM principlesFamiliarity with: FEA/structural simulation toolsCFD analysis methodologiesPressure testing and validation proceduresUnderstanding of manufacturing processes including: CNC machiningCastingWelding/fabricationAssembly and inspectionAbility to independently produce technical calculations and engineering justification reportsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilitiesQualifications & Experience Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline (or equivalent industry experience)Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical design engineering within: Valve manufacturingPressure equipmentFluid systemsOil & gasEnergyProcess engineeringHeavy engineering sectorsAdditional Attributes Strong technical communication and documentation skillsAbility to work within multidisciplinary engineering teamsHigh attention to detail and engineering quality standardsCommercial awareness and practical manufacturing understandingProactive and solution-oriented mindsetEmployment Details Full-time, permanent positionCompetitive salary and benefits package dependent on experienceHybrid/flexible working may be available depending on business requirementsTPBN1_UKTJ