Senior Design Engineer

Aqumen Recruitment; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join a well-established manufacturer in the valve industry. This role involves leading mechanical design, generating CAD models, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, substantial experience in valve design, and proficiency in CAD software. The position offers a competitive salary up to £48,000 and benefits including 25 days annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £48,000

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Company pension scheme

Career development and professional training support

Modern, well-equipped design and manufacturing facilities

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in the design of valves, actuators, or pressure-containing equipment.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Strong knowledge of materials, sealing technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with engineering calculations and relevant design codes (ASME, API, PED).
• Ability to manage multiple design projects to schedule and budget constraints.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical design of valve products.
• Generate 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials.
• Conduct stress, flow, and tolerance analyses.
• Support prototype build, testing, and qualification processes.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant international standards.
• Participate in design reviews and implement design-for-manufacture principles.
• Provide engineering support to production, quality, and procurement teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to departmental best practices.

Skills

Mechanical Design

3D CAD software (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor)

Engineering calculations

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Senior Design Engineer – Valve Industry

Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established manufacturer within the valve and flow control industry, supplying high-integrity products to the energy, process, and industrial sectors. With continued investment in engineering capability and product development, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Engineer to join the design and development team at the Brighouse facility.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of valve products and associated systems from concept through to production release. The role involves producing detailed engineering designs, performing analytical calculations, supporting validation activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable design codes and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical design of valve products, sub-assemblies, and associated components.
• Generate 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Conduct stress, flow, and tolerance analyses, including FEA and CFD where required.
• Support prototype build, testing, and qualification processes, ensuring product performance meets specification.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant international standards such as API 6D, ASME B16.34, PED, and ATEX.
• Participate in design reviews and implement design-for-manufacture (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) principles.
• Provide engineering support to production, quality, and procurement teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of departmental best practices.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in the design of valves, actuators, or pressure-containing equipment.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Strong knowledge of materials, sealing technologies, and manufacturing processes (machining, casting, forging, etc.).
• Experience with engineering calculations and relevant design codes (ASME, API, PED).
• Ability to manage multiple design projects to schedule and budget constraints.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

Package and Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £48,000 (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Career development and professional training support
• Modern, well-equipped design and manufacturing facilities