Job Description:

An established engineering company based in Kent is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Piping Design Engineer to join its growing design team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of industrial process plant projects from initial concept through to detailed design, supporting both new build and brownfield modifications across multiple sectors.

The Role

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for producing high quality piping and mechanical designs while supporting projects from survey through to manufacture and installation.

Responsibilities include:

• Producing piping layouts, equipment arrangement drawings and piping isometrics.
• Developing detailed 3D plant models using Autodesk Plant 3D.
• Designing mechanical equipment and components using Autodesk Inventor.
• Carrying out site surveys on existing industrial facilities.
• Capturing and processing laser scan data for retrofit and brownfield projects.
• Integrating point cloud information into Plant 3D models.
• Coordinating with structural and electrical disciplines.
• Carrying out model reviews and clash detection using Navisworks.
• Producing accurate construction drawings and fabrication information.
• Supporting installation teams and resolving technical design queries.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical or piping design.
• Strong Autodesk Plant 3D experience.
• Autodesk Inventor experience.
• Experience producing piping layouts, isometrics and equipment arrangement drawings.
• Industrial site survey experience.
• Experience using laser scanning equipment or working with point cloud data.
• Navisworks experience.
• Good understanding of piping design principles and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence or the ability to travel to customer sites.
• Ability to work full time from the Kent office.

Desirable

• Autodesk Revit.
• Autodesk Recap.
• ISO 19650 knowledge.
• Experience within chemical, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, water treatment, energy or oil and gas sectors.
• Brownfield plant modification experience.
• Experience mentoring junior designers.

Marton Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.