Jobs in Nursted

Graduate Process Design Engineer

Location: Fareham
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Full-Time | Graduate Opportunity | Engineering | Product Development

The Opportunity

We're 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'll be joining a small, experienced team (team lead + two engineers), giving you the opportunity to gain 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

With full training and support, you will:

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:
Process engineering principles
Fluid dynamics
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

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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