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Overview
CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.
Wakefield Acoustics, part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, plays a critical role in delivering specialized thermal acoustic solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.
Responsibilities / Key Accountabilities
* Provide technical input and create designs required for projects, developing 3D models and drawings, reviewing 3D models and drawings, and supporting the engineering team.
* Design project-specific items to be manufactured by our Company and other companies; facilitate internal workflow as required.
* Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering professionals, and clients to develop designs and engineering documents (in person and remotely).
* Ensure designs align with client specifications and standards, and that projects can be installed and delivered successfully.
* Maintain professional standards within the engineering team and adhere to project specifications and standards.
* Attend design and production meetings; communicate actions back to the wider engineering team.
* Produce detailed design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and project status reports.
* Research and review project requirements; prepare standard engineering documents and calculations using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and related systems.
* Coordinate with Sales Engineers, Project Managers, and Operations Managers to establish functions and deadlines for projects.
* Specify and source bought-out components and create Bills of Materials (BOM).
* Produce General Arrangement Drawings and DFMs in line with customer requirements and company practices.
* Review drawings and 3D models to ensure alignment with scope and corporate drawing standards.
* Ensure that projects meet specifications and standards issued by clients, BS/Euro standards, and Wakefield Acoustics own standards and processes.
* Work with cross-functional teams to develop and integrate new platform features.
* Quality Assurance: design testing methods and fixtures, and confirm fabrication, assembly, and installation processes to ensure quality.
Essential Knowledge & Experience
* Proficiency in CAD software, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and excellent communication.
* Excellent verbal and written communication; able to communicate effectively at all levels.
* Commitment to health and safety standards, quality, and continuous personal performance improvement.
* Extensive design experience, ideally in manufacturing and power generation (specifically diesel generators or switchgear).
* HND/ Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
* General understanding of engineering and ability to travel as required.
* Understanding of engineering systems, process, and best practices.
* Strong analytical abilities and capability as a clear thinker.
* Strong capability in steel fabrication and mechanical engineering.
Desirable Knowledge & Experience
* Degree in a relevant discipline (preferred).
* Experience with steel manufacturing.
* Experience within the power generation industry.
* Structural engineering experience.
* Acoustic engineering experience.
Minimum Education & Experience
* ONC/OND in engineering.
* 3+ years SolidWorks / Inventor experience.
* Microsoft Office proficiency.
Functional & Technical Skills
* Commercial awareness
* Team management
* Technical understanding
Benefits
* Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer contribution
* Health cover and Employee Assistance Programme
* Production bonus structure (sales, quality, attendance) paid quarterly if targets achieved
* Death in service – 2x annual salary
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Electric car scheme – subject to affordability (post-probation)
Additional Information
The information may not be exhaustive. From time to time, additional activities may be required and will be explained and agreed at the time. This position requires strong commitment and adaptability to change.
Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00–16:00 (½ unpaid break); Friday 07:00–10:30 or 08:30–12:00 (37.5 hours/week).
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Accessibility: If you require accommodations to apply, please contact: hr-uk@onececo.com
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