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Posted 30 July, 2026

Design Engineer

Reed
Fareham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Process Design Engineer

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  • Job Type: Permanent
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  • Location: Fareham
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  • Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
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We are seeking a talented and motivated Process Design Engineer to join our Product Development team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and continuous improvement of innovative cooling and heat exchanger support systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects within a global organisation, focusing on product transfers, cost optimisation initiatives, and product innovation.

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Day-to-day of the role:

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  • Design and develop cooling distribution units (CDUs), pump skids, and mechanical plant room solutions.
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  • Create, review, and optimise Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
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  • Conduct technical analysis of industrial system designs, focusing on heat exchanger support systems.
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  • Collaborate with Global Solutions Engineering teams and customers to develop application-specific solutions.
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  • Design products suitable for global manufacturing and multiple production locations.
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  • Generate and implement design-to-cost initiatives across international manufacturing sites.
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  • Support and manage global product transfer projects.
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  • Execute engineering changes and product updates across multiple locations.
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  • Work closely with supply chain, production engineering, quality, HSE, and manufacturing teams throughout project lifecycles.
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  • Manage project deliverables to agreed timelines, ensuring structured and effective execution.
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  • Support prototype development, testing, and continuous improvement activities during initial manufacturing phases.
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  • Undertake or support Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis when required.
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  • Represent the business during customer meetings, site visits, and collaborative engineering projects.
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  • Promote and uphold a strong safety-first culture in all engineering activities.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • Experience in process, mechanical, or product design engineering.
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  • Strong understanding of industrial system design principles.
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  • Ability to create and interpret P&IDs.
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  • Experience designing complex engineered products and systems.
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  • Strong project management and organisational skills.
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  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and global teams.
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  • Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and Microsoft Office Suite.
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  • Knowledge of FEA and CFD analysis tools is advantageous.
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  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture principles.
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Benefits:

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  • Opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects within a global organisation.
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  • Exposure to international teams, customers, and manufacturing operations.
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  • Career development and progression opportunities.
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  • Collaborative and supportive engineering environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
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To apply for this Process Design Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.