Manufacturing Engineer – Pressure Equipment & Conformity Specialist

Our client, a global assurance and compliance specialist, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the delivery of technically complex and safety-critical projects across a regulated infrastructure portfolio. This role is key to ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and integration of advanced manufacturing and inspection processes in environments where safety and assurance are critical. The successful candidate will also play a pivotal role in supporting pressure equipment conformity and regulatory compliance in line with evolving project demands.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Delivery & Technical Oversight

• Provide expert input into conformity assessments, safety case support, and inspection activities across a range of high-assurance engineering projects.
• Develop and approve technical procedures, specifications, and inspection methodologies in line with industry standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., PED, ASME, EN standards).
• Contribute to the development of project execution plans and quality documentation to ensure consistent and compliant delivery.
• Ensure engineering activities meet applicable quality and accreditation standards.

Manufacturing & Pressure Equipment Expertise

• Apply advanced knowledge of manufacturing techniques, welding processes, and pressure systems to support project execution in highly regulated environments.
• Lead the development and review of welding procedures and inspection strategies in line with relevant codes and best practices.
• Support pressure equipment design verification, material selection, and fabrication compliance in accordance with applicable directives and standards.
• Define and implement standardised inspection and verification processes to ensure quality and safety.

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

• Serve as a key technical liaison between internal teams, clients, and manufacturing partners to align expectations and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the project lifecycle.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to integrate engineering, quality, and safety requirements effectively.

Continuous Improvement & Governance

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering and manufacturing functions.
• Support audits, inspections, and technical reviews to uphold project quality and performance.
• Ensure all project activities are delivered within defined scope, schedule, and cost parameters.

Skills, Experience & Education

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering within a regulated industry (e.g., energy, defence, or other high-integrity sectors).
• Strong expertise in welding, inspection, and pressure systems, including familiarity with pressure equipment directives and conformity assessment procedures.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing skills.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems in safety-critical environments.

Desirable:

• Experience in projects involving long-term asset integrity, decommissioning, or complex infrastructure.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.
• Familiarity with NDT, design verification, and safety case development.
• Knowledge of CE/UKCA marking processes and third-party inspection protocols

Location: UK-based, with flexibility to support projects across multiple sites