Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent · Market leading company in the water and wastewater treatment industry · Dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for water processing plants · Attractive salary and package offering Job Overview We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer .
You will play a key role in developing detailed mechanical designs for our water treatment facilities, working with a collaborative team of engineers to improve plant efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
This role involves end-to-end design work, from initial concept through to final implementation, ensuring systems meet regulatory standards and client expectations.
Key Responsibilities Design Development: Create and refine mechanical designs for water processing systems, including pumps, valves, piping layouts, filtration systems, and other components.
3D Modelling and Drafting: Utilize CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) to produce 3D models, schematics, and technical drawings.
Project Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, electrical engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure designs align with project goals, timelines, and budgets.
Field Support: Occasionally provide on-site support during installation and commissioning phases, assisting with troubleshooting and verifying design integrity.
Requirements Education: Mechanical Engineering (Apprenticeship, HNC/HND or BEng/MEng Degree) combined with a proven track record of 7+ years of experience within the municipal or industrial Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).
Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
Familiarity with industry standards (ASME, ISO) and regulatory requirements for water processing plants.
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a plus.
Benefits Salary 48-50k + Company Car 25 days holiday Enhanced Pension scheme Group Life Assurance Birthday leave Opportunities for professional development and continuing education Supportive, innovative work environment with opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the water sector Location: Birmingham, West midlands