Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Nursling / Southampton

Up to £50,000 per annum + benefits

Full-time, Permanent

Tapflo UK is part of the global, family‑owned Tapflo Group, Recognised for high‑quality industrial and hygienic pumps including diaphragm, centrifugal, and peristaltic Tapflo serves industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemical, cosmetics, wastewater, and more

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Tapflo UK, you'll lead mechanical design and development for bespoke pump systems and process skids. You'll bring technical excellence to the team, support innovation, and ensure solutions meet exacting standards including ATEX, EHEDG, and ISO compliance.

• Lead and produce mechanical design for custom pump systems, assemblies, and control panels.
• Conduct P&, friction-loss calculations, and CPSA-style audits to optimise designs.
• Drive R&D for new and existing engineered solutions and pump technologies.
• Collaborate with project teams, suppliers, and sales to meet customer requirements.
• Provide technical support across the business—including manufacturing and after‑sales.
• Create technical drawings, Bill of Materials, and full documentation for compliance and delivery.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng or similar).
• Proven experience designing industrial or sanitary process systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g. Solid Works or Autodesk Inventor); experience with P&IDs.
• Familiarity with pump technologies and fluid handling (ideal: diaphragm, centrifugal).
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g. ATEX, EHEDG, CE/UKCA).
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Full UK driving licence required.

• Competitive salary up to £50,000.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact engineering projects.
• Great career growth in a specialist engineering environment.
• Collaborative, values‑driven company culture built on Quality, Commitment & Simplicity.
• Be part of an expanding UK engineering hub with cutting‑edge design and innovation.

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free On‑site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance

Ready to apply? Submit your CV via Indeed today, and take the next step in your mechanical engineering career with Tapflo UK.