Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Complete Talent Services Ltd; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in the Long Lee area seeks a Senior Design Engineer to design high-performance valves for various sectors, including Oil and Gas and defense. Candidates are expected to have a degree in engineering and a strong background in valve design and relevant standards. The position, offering flexible hours, involves collaborating with teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline required.
• Background in valve design and understanding of ASME standards preferred.
• Experience in regulated industries like Nuclear, Aerospace, or Automotive is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design valves per technical specifications.
• Conduct material selection and engineering calculations.
• Generate Bills of Materials and detailed part definitions.
• Review team members' work and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Support manufacturing and testing processes.

Skills

Valve design

Design standards knowledge (API, ASME)

Solidworks proficiency

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Due to continued business growth, we are looking to recruit a Senior Design Engineer to join a leading global business in the near Keighley area. The role will involve design and development of high‑performance valves used across a range of sectors including Oil and Gas and defence applications. This is a full‑time permanent opportunity with an industry leader in their field.

Ideally candidates will be qualified to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline, with a demonstrable background in valve design and knowledge of design standards (API / ASME). Candidates with experience in designing components within highly regulated industries such as Nuclear, Aerospace or Automotive may also be considered. Experience working with ASME standards or the Pressure Equipment Directive would be ideal.

Hours – 36.5 hours per week (Flexible Hours Mon‑Thu 7‑3 / 8‑4 / Friday 7‑12 / 8‑1).

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret technical specifications to design valves that meet contractual and service requirements.
• Perform material selection and engineering calculations to size valve components.
• Generate Bills of Materials, general arrangement drawings, and detailed part definitions.
• Review and check the work of other team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across procurement, assembly, inspection, and testing.
• Support manufacturing and testing processes.
• Prepare design reports and support sales with technical input for tenders.
• Contribute to new product development and adopt emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.

Education and/or Experience

• Engineering qualification to degree level or equivalent experience in a related engineering design field.
• Excellent knowledge of design and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience in valve design and knowledge of valve design standards (API, ASME, Pressure Equipment Directive).
• Proficiency in Solidworks is advantageous.