Senior Design Engineer

E3recruitment; Cleckheaton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering company based in Huddersfield is looking for a Senior Design Engineer. The role involves interpreting technical specifications, performing engineering calculations, and ensuring design quality. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, a degree or HND in engineering, and knowledge of design standards such as API and ASME. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including 26 days annual leave and employer pension contributions.

Benefits

26 Days annual leave

Up to 8% employer contributions

Enhanced company sick pay

Optical vouchers

Employee assistance program

Discounts and cashback offers

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as Senior Design Engineer or similar in Engineering or Manufacturing.
• Experience with financial elements of projects.
• Knowledge of API and ASME design standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical specifications for designs meeting contractual obligations.
• Select materials and perform calculations for valve components.
• Review and verify design work for accuracy and quality.
• Prepare design reports and support sales/tender processes.
• Contribute to new product development and technology integration.

Skills

Technical specifications interpretation

Engineering calculations

Design standards knowledge

Project management

Education

Degree or HND in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Senior Design Engineer required for an leading precision engineering company, serving industries such as Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage and Chemical Processing with critical components from multiple global locations including 4 UK sites.

This opportunity is based in Huddersfield, meaning the successful Senior Design Engineer will be able to commute from surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret technical specifications for designs that meet both contractual obligations and service performance requirements.
• Select appropriate materials and perform engineering calculations to accurately size valve components
• Review and verify the design work produced by other team members to ensure accuracy and quality
• Prepare comprehensive design reports and offer technical input to support sales and tender processes
• Contribute to the development of new products and the integration of emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Design Engineer or similar within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment – Ideally 3-5 years’ experience
• Degree or HND in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience tracking financial elements of a project
• knowledge of design standards (API, ASME; ASME III desirable)
• Relevant project management related qualifications

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 26 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Up to 8% employer contributions
• Mon – Thur 8am – 4.30pm
• Fri – 8am – 1pm
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Optical vouchers, employee assistance, Discounts, cash back and offers

To apply for the Senior Design Engineer position, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.