Contract Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Futures
  • Wakefield, Yorkshire
  • Jan 31, 2026
Contractor Engineering

Job Description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer used to working on contract?

Do you know all about pressure vessels, ASME, autoclaves and high-pressure plant equipment?

This could be the role for you!

We're recruiting for an immediately available Contract Mechanical Design Engineer to support a specialist engineering team working on pressure vessels, autoclaves and associated industrial equipment.

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Key responsibilities - Pressure Vessel, ASME, Autoclaves, High-pressure Plant Equipment

  • Design and develop pressure systems and related mechanical equipment

  • Produce 3D CAD models, fabrication drawings, BOMs and specifications

  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g. PD5500, ASME VIII, EN)

  • Liaise with suppliers/fabricators and support technical queries through manufacture

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Key requirements - Pressure Vessel, ASME, Autoclaves, High-pressure Plant Equipment

  • Mechanical design experience in pressure vessels, autoclaves or high-pressure plant equipment

  • Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks / Inventor or similar)

  • Good knowledge of fabrication, materials, tolerances and design for manufacture

  • Able to start nigh-on immediately

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer, Pressure Vessel, ASME, Autoclaves, High-pressure Plant Equipment

If this could appeal please do apply now!