Mechanical Design Engineer – Pressure Vessels Design

As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will be responsible for the design and assessment of pressure-retaining components and equipment ensuring compliance with applicable codes standards and project requirements.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team you will undertake mechanical calculations support design development activities and contribute to the delivery of safe reliable and compliant engineering solutions.

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• Location: Derby/ Manchester / Warrington 
• On Site: 2 times per week 
• Clearance: BPSS 
• Experience Level: 3- 8 YOE 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop pressure equipment and mechanical components in accordance with project specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations for pressure vessels piping components and associated systems.
• Prepare and review technical design documentation drawings calculations and engineering reports.
• Apply ASME codes and standards during the design and verification process.
• Support stress assessments and structural evaluations of pressure-retaining equipment.
• Conduct and review design justification activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Work closely with manufacturing analysis and project teams to support successful project delivery.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the resolution of technical issues throughout the design lifecycle.
• Ensure engineering activities are delivered in accordance with quality safety and project requirements.

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Proven experience working with pressure vessels or pressure-retaining equipment.
• Strong understanding of ASME codes and standards ideally including pressure vessel design requirements.
• Experience performing ASME design calculations and engineering assessments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and technical standards.
• Knowledge of materials manufacturing processes and mechanical design principles.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
   

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience performing or supporting Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Exposure to pressure vessel stress analysis and fatigue assessments.
• Experience within the energy nuclear oil & gas power generation or process industries.
• Familiarity with design software and engineering analysis tools.
• Understanding of relevant international pressure equipment regulations and standards.

Additional Information :

Why join us 

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll work on exciting projects supported by ongoing learning mentoring and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community including veterans reservists service leavers and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website . If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time