Overview
Graduate Process Design Engineer – Fareham. Full-Time | Graduate Opportunity | Engineering | Product Development. Salary: Competitive + Benefits.
We are looking for a motivated Graduate Process Design Engineer to join our client's product development team based in Fareham. This role is ideal for a recent graduate who is keen to build a long-term career in process design engineering, developing both technical knowledge and practical experience within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will join a small, experienced team (team lead + two engineers), gaining hands-on exposure, structured mentoring, and real responsibility from an early stage. This position is designed to support your progression toward becoming a fully-fledged Process Design Engineer.
What You'll Be Doing
* Assist in the design and development of cooling distribution units (CDUs), pump skids, and related systems
* Support the creation and review of P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
* Work alongside experienced engineers to develop solutions tailored to customer applications
* Contribute to product development projects, from concept through to prototype and manufacture
* Support engineering changes and continuous improvement activities
* Learn to apply process design principles to real-world industrial systems
* Assist with technical analysis, including exposure to tools such as FEA and CFD (where applicable)
* Collaborate with internal teams including Global Technology, Product Line Management, and Manufacturing
* Maintain accurate documentation and support project timelines
What You Will Need
* A degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering
* A strong interest in process design engineering and a desire to build a long-term career in this field
* Basic understanding of:
o Process engineering principles
o Fluid dynamics
o P&IDs (beneficial but not essential)
* Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
* Good communication skills and ability to work within a team
* Organised approach with the ability to manage tasks and deadlines
What You\'ll Get
* Structured training and mentoring from experienced engineers
* Hands-on experience within a global engineering organisation
* Exposure to real-world product development and manufacturing processes
* Opportunities to work with international teams
* Clear progression pathway into a Process Design Engineer role
* A supportive team environment with strong development focus
Additional Information
* You may be required to travel occasionally
* Experience with tools such as Autodesk Inventor is beneficial but not essential
* You'll gain exposure to global engineering standards and cross-functional collaboration
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