? Senior Mechanical Designer | Pressure Vessels & Process Equipment

? Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Process Equipment

OLSA is an engineering and manufacturing company specialized in the design, development and production of high-technology equipment and complete process systems for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetic and fine chemical industries.

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Designer with solid experience in the design of pressure vessels, tanks and process equipment , capable of working within a highly regulated environment and ensuring full compliance with international design codes and standards.

This role requires a strong technical background in mechanical design, pressure equipment regulations and engineering calculations, combined with a practical manufacturing-oriented mindset.

? Key Responsibilities

- Design and develop pressure vessels, tanks and process equipment in compliance with applicable international standards.
- Perform mechanical design activities according to PED 2014/68/EU , ASME Section VIII , and related codes and standards.
- Review customer specifications and User Requirement Specifications (URS) to identify applicable regulatory and technical requirements.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, design dossiers and manufacturing drawings.
- Interface with Notified Bodies , inspection agencies and customers during design reviews and certification processes.
- Design mechanical systems including agitators, mixers, lifting devices and supporting steel structures.
- Support product standardization and simplification initiatives to improve scalability and manufacturing efficiency.
- Monitor and implement updates related to international pressure equipment regulations and industry standards.




- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

? What We Are Looking For
- Strong knowledge of the design principles of pressure vessels and pressure-containing equipment .
- Proven experience applying PED 2014/68/EU requirements and conformity assessment procedures.
- Good understanding of ASME Section VIII Division 1 and/or Division 2 .
- Familiarity with pressure vessel calculations, material selection and mechanical integrity requirements.
- Experience working with certification bodies and technical authorities.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong ownership, attention to detail and "right-first-time" approach.
- Professional proficiency in English.
- Advanced use of SolidWorks and preparation of production drawings.

? Education & Experience
- Degree or Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design.
- Proven experience in the design of pressure vessels, process tanks, reactors or similar process equipment .
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, cosmetic, food or chemical process industries will be considered a strong plus.
- Knowledge of EN 13445 , pressure equipment certification processes and international regulatory frameworks is highly appreciated.
- Experience with rotating equipment (mixers, agitators, drives) is considered a plus.

⭐ Why Join OLSA?
- You'll play a key role in the development of highly engineered process equipment used by leading pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies worldwide, contributing to technically challenging projects where engineering quality, compliance and innovation are essential.

📌 Mechanical Designer | Pressure Vessels | PED & ASME (Settala)
🏢 Olsa
📍 Settala