Apply for the Europe Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer (m/f/d) role at Bakelite. Join our team to help build a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today.
At Bakelite, we create products that power safer homes, stronger automobiles, and more resilient communities. With over 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to meet our world’s most demanding challenges.
Our Commitment Back to You
* Shape your future as part of a diverse, global team and leave a lasting impact.
* Champion continuous learning and development so you can rise on your own path.
* Focus on opportunities that grow profitability while protecting the planet.
* Maintain a 24/7 safety mindset that keeps us all safe for families and communities.
* Offer competitive compensation, robust benefits, and support throughout your career.
Impact: Europe Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer
* Ensure regulatory compliance across Europe and safeguard operational safety.
* Lead mechanical integrity assessments and reduce failure risk.
* Drive capital project success at the Barry site, meeting timelines and budgets.
* Set engineering standards for mechanical and structural design across the region.
* Own cross‑functional collaboration to optimize asset reliability.
Life in Barry: Barry is a vibrant seaside town on the southern coast of Wales, near Cardiff. It offers beaches, good schools, friendly communities, and transport links including a direct rail to Cardiff.
Typical Day – Responsibilities
* Lead mechanical integrity assessments for high‑risk assets across Europe.
* Maintain and update the Mechanical Integrity Criticality Assessment Register.
* Develop and maintain risk‑based inspection (RBI) and written schemes of examination (WSE) for pressure vessels, tanks, and pipeworks.
* Approve mechanical and structural designs for new or modified equipment.
* Manage capital projects at the Barry site, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
* Collaborate with site leaders, maintenance teams, and engineering staff on repair plans and key decisions.
* Use SAP and other tools to report asset condition and compliance, and identify end‑of‑life or overdue assets.
What is Needed to be Successful in this Role
Required Education & Experience
* University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
* Minimum 10 years in a Mechanical or Project Engineering role within the chemical or process industries.
* Proven experience managing mechanical integrity programmes, including:
o Written Schemes of Examination (WSE)
o Inspection planning
o Degradation analysis
o Repair execution
* Regulatory knowledge of EU standards and directives (e.g., Pressure Equipment Directive, Machinery Directive, Seveso Directive).
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially with non‑native English speakers.
Preferred Skills & Competencies
* Subject Matter Expert in mechanical integrity and structural design.
* Project management skills for leading capital projects from scope to execution.
* Analytical thinking for assessment of degradation mechanisms, failure modes, and material suitability.
* Cross‑functional collaboration experience with site leaders, maintenance teams, and external consultants.
* Familiarity with SAP for asset condition reporting and compliance tracking.
* Experience developing and maintaining engineering standards (pipe classes, vessel design, metallurgy).
* Willingness to travel within Europe for up to one week at a time.
Are you ready to help us build a better tomorrow and put your fingerprints on the world? Apply for this exciting opportunity and learn more about our hiring process, insights from our global associates, and our robust benefits at Bakelite.com/careers.
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