AddressMechanical Design Engineer to produce designs for CAPEX projects within the Royston Site Project Team.
Vacancy: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Royston, UK
Job Family: Engineering
As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will undertake Mechanical Design on capital projects from early concept and feasibility through to detailed design. They will support projects during the build, commissioning and handover stages, ensuring other engineering disciplines, project managers and construction engineers receive appropriate guidance and direction, to ensure that relevant engineering standards are understood, interpreted and adhered to as part of the project.
As a technical expert, the Mechanical Design Engineer will further ensure that latest technology available, industry best practice and value improvement engineering opportunities are considered into the final design solution for the project acting as mechanical engineering sign off.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will report into the Site CAPEX Lead (Royston) working within the Royston Site Project Team.
Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.
Your responsibilities:
- Proactively promote a positive Health & Safety culture and ensure adherence to JM policies (including HR/EHS/Security).
- Generation of key mechanical engineering deliverables including: equipment and valve lists, piping and equipment layouts, isometrics, material and equipment specifications.
- Technical expert for mechanical discipline, providing mechanical engineering designs.
- Liaise with the Project team, Operations, Maintenance, EHS, Engineering and other site or sector teams to ensure that the right systems are implemented.
- Writing of, or input into key project deliverables such as concept selection & justification, basis of design and technical specification documents.
- Collaborate with the other discipline Design Engineers in the team to produce complete engineering designs, at a definition relevant to the project stage.
- Support mechanical engineering aspects during construction phase of projects.
- Support development of CAPEX project scopes to maintain the aging mechanical infrastructure on site.
- Support and generate management of change documentation to support plant modifications which enable project delivery.
- Liaise with vendors and respond to project technical queries, undergo technical reviews (technical bid analysis) of vendor proposals and contribute to the vender selection decision making process.
- Develop and deliver training to production and maintenance technicians as required during commissioning and start-up of projects.
- Respond to project technical queries and scope change assessments within discipline for projects.
- Identify the appropriate application of Industry engineering codes, standards, practices and design guides for CAPEX projects.
Requirements for the role:
- Engineering degree in relevant subject at MEng/BEng or MSc/BSc level (e.g. Mechanical Engineering) (Essential)
- Minimum 7 years’ experience working as a Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer (or Piping Design Engineer) (Essential)
- Experience working under PSSR, PED, PER regulations (Essential)
- Experience of working with RBI / RBA inspection processes (e.g. API 570 and 580) (Essential)
- Experience of fitness for service assessment processes (e.g. API 579 / BS 7910) (Essential)
- Experience with recognised industry standards (e.g. PD 5500, BS EN 13121/13923 etc) (Essential)
How you will be rewarded:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).
At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM.
Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.
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