Senior Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineer
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Overview
We are working with an innovative UK-based clean technology business that is commercialising a pioneering, environmentally sustainable recycling process and seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer to support the business transition from pilot to commercial scale.
Camberley, Surrey
Competitive Salary
The Role
* Take technical ownership of mechanical and electrical engineering activities across commercial production lines.
* Work closely with international partners, external engineering consultancies, and key suppliers to influence design decisions from concept through to commissioning.
* Serve as a technical authority, balancing innovation with safety, compliance, and manufacturability.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead mechanical and electrical engineering activities supporting the detailed design and development of commercial-scale production lines.
* Collaborate with US and EU partners and UK-based engineering consultants across the full project lifecycle: from concept, through installation and commissioning.
* Produce, review, and challenge in-house mechanical and electrical designs using modern CAD tools, delivering high-quality drawing packs including manufacturing drawings, general arrangements and sub-assemblies, P and IDs, PFDs, single-line diagrams, and service connection drawings.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest engineering and quality standards.
* Lead prototyping and design verification testing to support optimisation, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.
* Work closely with module suppliers and leading electrical equipment providers (e.g. ABB, Siemens, Rockwell) on equipment design, manufacture, and control software packages.
* Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations (ISO, IEC, ASME/ASTM, CE, UKCA, ATEX, etc.).
* Integrate new technologies into existing and future production lines, supporting fault-finding and performance enhancement.
* Develop and review maintenance schedules for in-house modules.
* Support the ongoing development, maintenance, and operation of the UK pilot plant.
* Occasionally travel internationally to customer sites to support installation, commissioning, and start-up activities.
Experience And Qualifications
* A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
* Experience designing plant machinery within chemical, process, or heavy industrial environments.
* Proven experience in a senior engineering role, demonstrating leadership and successful project delivery.
* Strong electro-mechanical design capability, including production of manufacturing drawings and P and IDs.
* Knowledge of machinery design for explosive environments (ATEX) and participation in HAZOP studies.
* Working knowledge of international standards and regulations (ISO, IEC, ASME/ASTM, CE, UKCA, PED, ATEX).
* Understanding of industrial control systems, including PLC/HMI concepts, three-phase motors, and VFDs.
* Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks certification preferred).
* Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
* Experience leading R&D or advanced engineering projects.
* Desirable (but not essential):
* Experience in pyrolysis systems or thermal processing technologies.
* Background in tyre recycling or End-of-Life materials processing.
* Control system design experience.
Skills And Personal Attributes
* A clear communicator with strong problem-solving ability.
* Comfortable prioritising workload effectively.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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