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.

Client Details

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!