Structural Design Engineer

Wilton Engineering; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Paycare Health Cash Plan

Boost works Discount Platform

Sick pay

Job summary

Wilton Engineering in the Tees Valley is seeking a design engineer with a mechanical, civil or structural design background to contribute to heavy fabrication projects. You will work within a safety‑conscious, quality‑driven team on local and global assignments.

Minimum 2 years’ design engineer experience, awareness of structural codes (DNV, Lloyds, EC3), and proficiency with 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor/Tekla) and FEA tools (STAAD Pro, ANSYS) are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ design engineer experience.
• Awareness of DNV, Lloyds and EC3 codes.
• Experience with design analysis software (mechanical & structural).
• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Civil or Structural design.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with procedures, specs and schedules.
• Assist in delivering projects to contractual obligations, specifications, quality and safety requirements.
• Develop load case definitions and basis of design documents.
• Review and approve drawings produced by the draughtsman.
• Proactively capture lessons learned and identify improvements for future design packages.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

Staad Pro

ANSYS

Autodesk Inventor

Tekla

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil/Structural design

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Tekla

Staad Pro

ANSYS

Job description

• To work in accordance with WESL procedures, policies and standard working practises.
• Ensure contractual obligations, technical specifications and schedules are met.
• Ensure design projects are executed in a professional and ethical manner.
• Build professional and productive relationships with Wilton employees, clients, colleagues and suppliers.

Key Tasks

• Ensure full compliance with company procedures and Statutory Regulations.
• Assist in delivering projects in line with contractual obligations, specifications, quality and safety requirements.
• Complete deliverables with a sound and credible understanding of structural engineering principles, both for local and global analysis.
• Assist in developing load case definition and basis of design documents.
• Knowledge and experience of developing structural assemblies and taking through the manufacturing stages.
• Working knowledge of relevant 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor/Tekla and able to develop designs with the assistance of a draughtsman.
• Complete and support FEA analysis utilising packages such as Staad Pro, ANSYS etc.
• Perform sizing and selection of structural members, mechanical components, and fasteners.
• Reviewing, checking and approving of mechanical/structural drawings produced by the draughtsman.
• Proactive in capturing lessons learned and opportunities for improvements for future design packages.
• Perform tasks as required by the Senior Engineer / Head of Projects.

Key Behaviours

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think critically in a decisive manner.
• Strong time Management skills with a focus on achieving deliverables.
• Good attention to detail and proven completer/finisher.
• Ability to adapt to different situations.
• Continuous learner and team player.

Role Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a design engineer.
• Awareness of structural engineering codes (DNV, Lloyds & EC3 etc).
• Experience in the fabrication/Heavy manufacture industry is preferred but not essential.
• Degree qualified (Mechanical, civil or structural design or equivalent).
• Experience with design analysis software (mechanical & structural).
• 5 hrs per week working 0900 – 1700 hrs Monday-Thursday. Early finish at 1500 hrs. every Friday where hours worked prior.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory with the facility to buy or sell 5 days per annum.
• Company sick pay based on service.
• Membership of Paycare Health Cash Plan.
• Company Pension in Line with Auto Enrolment.
• Boost works Discount Platform (retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts).

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established engineering business with a strong focus on safety, quality, teamwork and operational excellence. You will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of a large and varied operational site, working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.