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Mechanical Process Engineer

People Group
Ws108Lq, WS10 8LQ, United Kingdom
Last month
£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
29 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Long-term permanent opportunity with career development Attendance and performance-based bonuses
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Mechanical/Process Engineer - Wednesbury

We are currently recruiting for aMechanical/Process Engineer to join our innovative engineering team focused on industrial heat treatment systems. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering excellent career progression, hands-on experience with cutting-edge thermal technologies, and a collaborative work environment.

This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as aMechanical Engineer, Process Engineer orProcess & Equipment Engineer.

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (39 hours per week)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Benefits include:

  • Long-term permanent opportunity with career development
  • Attendance and performance-based bonuses

Day-to-day duties:

As a Mechanical/Process Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing mechanical components and assemblies for industrial heat treatment equipment using 3D CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360)
  • Developing combustion system layouts, burner designs, and safety features in compliance with EN 746 standards
  • Performing thermal and fluid dynamic simulations using Autodesk CFD or similar platforms
  • Analysing temperature distribution, heat flow behaviour, and process efficiency to optimise system performance
  • Collaborating with process engineering teams to integrate combustion, airflow, insulation, and thermal process requirements
  • Supporting testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of heat treatment systems
  • Preparing technical documentation, calculations, and engineering reports

Essential skills:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng) or similar (Aeronautical, Thermal, Manufacturing Engineering)
  • Strong 3D CAD experience (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
  • Knowledge of combustion systems, burners, gas trains, safety interlocks, and EN 746 2 standards
  • Experience with CFD modelling for thermal or airflow analysis
  • Solid understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, temperature behaviour, and materials in high-temperature environments
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable experience:

  • Process engineering experience with heat treatment or thermal equipment
  • Familiarity with industrial automation or control systems
  • Knowledge of heat treatment cycles, metallurgical effects, and energy efficiency optimisation
  • MSc in Thermal/Process Engineering or Energy Systems is an advantage

Training:

  • Industry-related training and ongoing technical support will be provided to ensure your continued professional development.

Contact:If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Mechanical/Process Engineer, apply today or contact our recruitment team to find out more.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.

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