Senior Design Engineer - Valves

Michael Page; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Technically challenging projects

Job summary

A well-established engineering business is seeking an experienced Design Engineer in Halifax to deliver high-quality valve designs that meet rigorous standards. You will play a key role in transforming specifications into manufacturable solutions while collaborating with various teams. The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with valve design standards. The salary ranges from £40,000 to £45,000, reflecting the challenge and impact of this role in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of valve design standards like API and ASME.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engineer control and isolation valve solutions.
• Produce Bills of Materials and detailed part definitions.
• Collaborate with teams for practical and validated designs.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

3D design tools

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Solid Edge

SAP

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer to take ownership of delivering high‑quality control and isolation valve designs that meet demanding technical, regulatory and customer requirements. You'll play a key role in turning specifications into fully engineered, manufacturable solutions that perform safely, reliably and right‑first‑time.

Our client is a well‑established engineering business specialising in high‑performance valve solutions for critical industrial applications. Their reputation for precision engineering, quality and safety is matched by a supportive culture where people are encouraged to develop and innovate.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret complex technical specifications to engineer control and isolation valve solutions that meet contractual, regulatory and industry standards.
• Select materials appropriate to service conditions and conduct sizing, performance and design calculations for valve components.
• Produce Bills of Materials, General Arrangement drawings and detailed part definitions.
• Review and check engineering work from colleagues to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, assembly, inspection and testing teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable and fully validated.
• Prepare clear, structured design reports and contribute to general engineering problem‑solving.
• Provide technical support for tender development and contribute to New Product Development initiatives.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Quality and EHS Management System requirements.
• Work in alignment with a collaborative, group‑wide engineering culture.

Profile

The Successful Candidate

• Degree/HND (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, with 3-5 years' engineering experience.
• Knowledge of valve design standards such as API and ASME (ASME III beneficial), plus understanding of PED requirements.
• Skilled in 3D design tools such as Solid Edge, with good IT literacy and SAP exposure an advantage.
• Strong communicator capable of presenting ideas clearly and working effectively across departments.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret complex technical information, solve problems and make sound engineering decisions.
• Demonstrates planning, organisation, adaptability and accountability in delivering engineering work to schedule and quality expectations.
• Values teamwork, offers constructive feedback and embraces a safety‑first approach.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

Job Offer

What's on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000.
• A varied and technically challenging design role within a respected engineering organisation.
• The opportunity to influence product performance, manufacturability and long‑term quality across a key product range.
• Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration and new technology development.
• A supportive environment that encourages professional development and high‑quality engineering practice.

If you are a motivated Design Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity in Huddersfield, apply now to take the next step in your engineering career!