Design Engineer

Hale Hamilton; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week (38 hours)

Employer and employee pension

Salary exchange option

5 weeks holiday

Medical insurance option

Birthday lunch and social club

Employee benefits portal with product‑

Regular events

Job summary

Hale Hamilton (Valves) Limited, part of CIRCOR’s Aerospace and Defence Division, is seeking a Design Engineer in Uxbridge to develop pressure control and fluid system products for defence and industrial applications.

The role involves producing engineering designs, calculations and drawings, collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Projects, and supporting product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a mechanical design engineering environment is advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience in producing engineering designs, calculations and technical documentation.
• Experience in the design and manufacture of pressure equipment is highly desirable.
• Strong 3D CAD and 2D drawing skills (SolidWorks preferred).
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to perform engineering calculations.
• Sound understanding of engineering principles, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach, strong technical skills and a commitment to engineering excellence are essential.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and willing to take ownership of assigned work.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis using in-house and third-party tools (e.g. Simulink, MathCAD, ANSYS).
• Apply GD&T and engineering standards to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.
• Produce engineering documentation including calculations, reports and technical submissions.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and translate requirements into engineering solutions.
• Deliver assigned work to agreed timescales, proactively communicating risks, issues and support requirements.
• Support prototype design, build and testing activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve production and product issues.
• Support existing products through design improvements, issue resolution and lifecycle management.
• Participate in technical reviews and maintain accurate engineering records.
• Engage professionally with customers and internal stakeholders when required.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Communication (written & verbal)

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

2D drawings

Simulink

MathCAD

ANSYS

Job description

Ubridge, UK
Cowley Road
Uxbridge, UB8 2LY, GBR

CIRCOR International (NYSE – CIR) is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defence markets. The company has a product portfolio of market leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding applications. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Circor has facilities in USA, Germany, France, UK (incl. Hale Hamilton), China, Morocco, UAE, Malaysia and India, has approximate annual sales of $800 million, 3200 employees and serves 14000 customers across approximately 100 countries.

Hale Hamilton (Valves) Limited, part of CIRCOR’s Aerospace and Defence Division, is a leading manufacturer of pressure and flow control solutions for application on various Submarine and Surface Ship platforms in the Defence market (Astute, Dreadnought, Type 23, 45, et al) and for application in Industrial segments such as Renewable Energy, Industrial Gas and Power.

For our location in Uxbridge, in the Greater London area, we are looking for a Design Engineer.

Position Summary

The Design Engineer will support the design, analysis and development of pressure control and fluid system products for defence and industrial applications. The role is responsible for producing engineering designs, calculations, technical documentation and manufacturing drawings, while supporting product development, production activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Projects to deliver robust engineering solutions to agreed quality, cost and delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis using in-house and third-party tools (e.g. Simulink, MathCAD, ANSYS).
• Apply GD&T and engineering standards to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.
• Produce engineering documentation including calculations, reports and technical submissions.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and translate requirements into engineering solutions.
• Deliver assigned work to agreed timescales, proactively communicating risks, issues and support requirements.
• Support prototype design, build and testing activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve production and product issues.
• Support existing products through design improvements, issue resolution and lifecycle management.
• Participate in technical reviews and maintain accurate engineering records.
• Engage professionally with customers and internal stakeholders when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience within a mechanical design engineering environment would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience in producing engineering designs, calculations and technical documentation.
• Experience in the design and manufacture of pressure equipment is highly desirable.
• Strong 3D CAD and 2D drawing skills (SolidWorks preferred).
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to perform engineering calculations.
• Sound understanding of engineering principles, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach, strong technical skills and a commitment to engineering excellence are essential.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and willing to take ownership of assigned work.

What makes you stand out

• Experience within the UK defence or naval sector (BPSS clearance or willingness to obtain).
• Experience with valves, pressure control or fluid system products.
• Knowledge of compressible fluid flow, high-pressure gas systems and pressure control products.
• Understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience of working within a regulated manufacturing or engineering environment.

Salary: £30,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

• 4 day working week with Fridays off (38 hours per week)
• Pension: Employer’s & Employee’s contribution
• Employer-only option salary exchange
• Generous holiday equivalent to 5 weeks holiday
• Medical insurance with an option to include as a payroll benefit
• A culture calendar to celebrate events
• Birthday lunch every month hosted by our Managing Director
• Employee benefits portal with discounts on many products
• Active social club – with regular events