Senior Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) - 12 month FTC in London

Responsibilities

• Design and develop: Create innovative mechanical designs for products, components, or systems using CAD software and engineering best practices.
• Feasibility analysis: Evaluate the feasibility of design ideas and concepts based on cost, manufacturing limitations, and material properties.
• Materials selection: Choose appropriate materials for mechanical systems and components based on strength, weight, durability, and cost.
• Engineering calculations: Perform complex engineering calculations, such as stress analysis, thermal analysis, and rotordynamics to optimise designs and ensure reliability and safety.
• Collaboration with cross‐functional teams: Work closely with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel to guarantee designs are manufacturable and meet project requirements.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and site maintenance teams.
• Lead failure analysis investigations (RCA) and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical assistance in the installation, commissioning, and startup of rotating equipment.
• Documentation and communication: Create and maintain accurate design documentation, specifications, and design reports; communicate design concepts and technical information to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the design process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field; master's preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in rotating equipment design and development.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Strong understanding of engineering calculations, including stress analysis, thermal analysis, and rotordynamics.
• Strong knowledge of vibration analysis, lubrication, bearing systems, mechanical seal plans, and condition‐monitoring techniques.
• Experience in materials selection and manufacturing processes.
• Experience representing the rotating team in Design FMEA and HAZOP reviews.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem‐solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to rotating equipment.
• Act as the Lead Engineer on projects, making technical decisions on rotating equipment design and possibly responsible for a small team of engineers.

Benefits

• Opportunity to continue to develop both personally and professionally in our rapidly growing company.
• A brilliant company culture encouraging initiative, collaboration, and positivity at work.
• Great office environment in our new London HQ, close to the South Bank, Waterloo, Blackfriars, and London Bridge stations.
• Hybrid working – flexibility to work from home up to 3 days a week.
• Benefits & perks include:
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare (family cover available for all colleagues).
• Health cash plan.
• Income protection and critical illness cover.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programme.
• Generous pension contribution – minimum of 5% contributed by the company.
• Cycle‐to‐work scheme.
• Employee perks scheme.
• Support towards professional qualification and memberships.

Everyone belongs at Carbon Clean

We are passionate and committed to our people. Our aim is to build a diverse and inclusive movement: teams of forward‐thinking people, with unique talents, skills, passions, and experiences. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage everyone to join us, whatever your gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, life experience, or background. So please come as you are – we can't wait to meet you.

We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes, yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. If you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply – we'd still love to hear from you!