Europe Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer (m/f/d)

About Bakelite

At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today. We’re everywhere. From stronger homes to safer automobiles to other products enabled by Bakelite, our 100‑year history and strong customer relationships fuel bold engineering to tackle the world’s most challenging demands.

Europe Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer

The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World

• Ensures Regulatory Compliance Across Europe
• Mitigates Risk of Mechanical Failures
• Drives Capital Project Success
• Sets Engineering Standards Across the Region
• Leads Cross‑Functional Collaboration for Asset Reliability

Location

Life in Barry: Barry is a vibrant seaside town located on the southern coast of Wales, just 9 miles from Cardiff, the Welsh capital. It offers a blend of natural beauty, historical charm, and modern conveniences, with several popular beaches, including the award‑winning Whitmore Bay, making it a great spot for relaxation and outdoor activities. The town also offers good local schools, friendly communities, and excellent transport links, including a direct rail connection to Cardiff and the M4 corridor.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Integrity Assessments: Oversee integrity assessments for high‑risk mechanical assets across all European sites, responding to inspection outcomes and managing changes as needed.
• Maintain and Update Criticality Registers: Own and regularly update the Mechanical Integrity Criticality Assessment Register based on new findings and the addition of new assets.
• Develop Written Schemes of Examination: Work with external consultants to create and maintain Risk‑Based Inspection (RBI) and Written Schemes of Examination (WSE) for pressure vessels, tanks, pipework, and other assets.
• Approve Mechanical and Structural Designs: Review and give final approval for all mechanical and structural designs for new or modified equipment across EU sites.
• Manage Capital Projects: Lead, plan, and execute key capital projects at the Barry site, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with site maintenance leaders, site leaders, and engineering teams to agree on repair plans and key decisions arising from integrity inspections.
• Monitor and Report Asset Condition: Use SAP and other tools to report on asset condition, compliance of inspections, and identify assets requiring end‑of‑life planning or overdue assessments.

Required Education & Experience

• Degree: University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a Mechanical or Project Engineering role within the chemical or process industries.
• Mechanical Integrity Expertise: Proven experience managing Mechanical Integrity programmes, including:
  • Written Schemes of Examination (WSE)
  • Inspection planning
  • Degradation analysis
  • Repair execution
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of applicable EU standards and directives, such as:
  • Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU)
  • Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
  • Seveso Directive
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, including working effectively with non‑native English speakers.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Technical Leadership: Ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in mechanical integrity and structural design.
• Project Management: Skilled in leading capital projects from scope development through to execution.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong capability in assessing degradation mechanisms, failure modes, and material suitability.
• Collaboration: Experience working cross‑functionally with site leaders, maintenance teams, and external consultants.
• Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with SAP for asset condition reporting and compliance tracking.
• Standard Development: Experience in developing and maintaining engineering standards (e.g., pipe classes, vessel design, metallurgy).
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel within Europe for up to one week at a time, as required by the business.

Benefits

We care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career.

How to Apply

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, our robust benefits and more at Bakelite.com/careers.

Disclaimer

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