Senior Design Engineer

Parker Hannifin Corporation; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker is seeking an experienced Senior Thermal Engineer to design robust thermal systems for complex heat exchanger and plant‑configuration projects. You will influence product innovation, mentor engineers, and deliver practical, customer‑focused solutions across process and manufacturing sectors.

You will lead discussions, analyze requirements, and produce engineering documentation for seamless manufacturing handover while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, sales, service, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree—or equivalent experience—in an engineering discipline; a Master’s degree is desirable.
• 8+ years’ experience in process or manufacturing engineering, including heat exchanger or plant‑configuration design.
• Strong thermal‑design expertise supported by sound mechanical‑design knowledge.
• Experience in FEED and EPC environments is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, customer-service, and decision‑making skills.
• A proven ability to lead across functions, manage priorities independently, and build lasting customer relationships.
• Experience mentoring and developing other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer requirements to create robust thermal designs and competitive quotations, including complex and non-standard applications.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Produce and approve engineering documentation for seamless manufacturing handover.
• Perform simulations and provide technical support for new and existing designs.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, sales, service, and project teams.
• Coach, train, and technically develop less‑experienced engineers.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen products, processes, and business performance.

Skills

Thermal design

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Analytical

Decision making

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (desirable)

Tools

FEED experience

EPC environments

Job description

Position Summary

Senior Thermal Engineer

Design the systems that keep industry moving.

Are you an experienced thermal engineer ready to solve complex challenges, influence product innovation, and mentor the next generation of engineering talent?

Join Parker and bring your expertise in thermal design to high-impact projects across process and manufacturing industries. You’ll develop practical, customer‑focused solutions for complex heat‑exchanger and plant‑configuration applications—delivering safely, efficiently, and to exceptional quality standards.

What you’ll do

• Analyse customer requirements to create robust thermal designs and competitive quotations, including complex and non-standard applications.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Produce and approve engineering documentation for seamless manufacturing handover.
• Perform simulations and provide technical support for new and existing designs.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, sales, service, and project teams.
• Coach, train, and technically develop less‑experienced engineers.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen products, processes, and business performance.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree—or equivalent experience—in an engineering discipline; a Master’s degree is desirable.
• 8+ years’ experience in process or manufacturing engineering, including heat exchanger or plant‑configuration design.
• Strong thermal‑design expertise supported by sound mechanical‑design knowledge.
• Experience in FEED and EPC environments is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, customer-service, and decision‑making skills.
• A proven ability to lead across functions, manage priorities independently, and build lasting customer relationships.
• Experience mentoring and developing other engineers.

Why Parker?

At Parker, you’ll work with capable, collaborative people on engineering solutions that make a real difference. Bring your curiosity, technical leadership, and drive for continuous improvement—and help us shape what’s next.

Engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow!