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Senior Design Engineer required for an leading precision engineering company, serving industries such as Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage and Chemical Processing with critical components from multiple global locations including 4 UK sites.

This opportunity is based in Huddersfield, meaning the successful Senior Design Engineer will be able to commute from surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Design Engineer will include;

• Interpret technical specifications for designs that meet both contractual obligations and service performance requirements.
• Select appropriate materials and perform engineering calculations to accurately size valve components
• Review and verify the design work produced by other team members to ensure accuracy and quality
• Prepare comprehensive design reports and offer technical input to support sales and tender processes
• Contribute to the development of new products and the integration of emerging technologies

For the role of Senior Design Engineer we are keen to receive applications from individuals who have;

• Experience as Senior Design Engineer or similar within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment - Ideally 3–5 years’ experience
• Degree or HND in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience tracking financial elements of a project
• knowledge of design standards
• Relevant project management related qualifications

Salary & Benefits on offer for the successful Senior Design Engineer;

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 26 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Up to 8% employer contributions
• Mon – Thur 8am – 4.30pm
• Fri – 8am – 1pm
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Optical vouchers, employee assistance, Discounts, cash back and offers

To apply for the Senior Design Engineer position, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.

• Salary: Up to £44,500 per annum (depending on experience)

• Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays (pro-rata)
• Company pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution (when the employee contributes 2.5%)
• Profit Share after qualifying period

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Draughtsperson / Design Engineer to join a well-established e.

ZIPC1_UKTJ

UNICAT Technologies are specialists in combustion, process, automation and control systems. We design, build, install and commission thermal process plant and electrical control systems for chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, renewables and engineering industries across the globe.

Our mission is built upon three core values:

Innovative Catalyst and Process Technology Partner : We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions.

Dedicated Collaboration : We work closely with partners to develop effective solutions.

Adaptable and Flexible : We focus on enhancing customer profitability, sustainability, and efficiency.

Employee Benefits

• Free eye test (free pair of glasses worth up to £50)
• Yearly health check
• PAM Assist (Employee well-being programme)
• Discretionary Annual bonus Scheme
• Death-in-service benefit (up to three times annual salary)
• Pension (company matched up to 6%)
• Onsite parking
• Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days

Job Overview

The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for leading the electrical design scope of multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept through to completion. This role plays a critical part in developing innovative, technically robust, and cost-effective electrical solutions that meet customer specifications and project objectives. The position requires a proactive, detail-oriented design engineer with a strong understanding of control systems design, electrical engineering principles, and industrial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Design Ownership: Lead the electrical design lifecycle for assigned projects — from initial concept development, system architecture, and detailed design, through to validation and delivery.
• Technical Input to Proposals: Provide engineering input during the quotation and tender stages, ensuring that all proposed solutions align with customer specifications, applicable codes, and design best practices.
• Electrical Control System Design: Develop detailed electrical control system designs using AutoCAD Electrical, including schematic drawings, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and interconnection schedules.
• Component Selection & Specification: Specify and select electrical components, instrumentation, and control devices based on performance, reliability, safety, and cost considerations.
• Bill of Materials (BOM): Generate and maintain accurate BOMs to support procurement and manufacturing activities, ensuring traceability and alignment with project deliverables.
• Design Validation & Compliance : Ensure all electrical designs comply with relevant standards (IEC, ATEX, UL, CSA, etc.) and are validated against performance, safety, and functional requirements.
• Documentation & Reporting: Produce comprehensive design documentation, test procedures, and technical manuals for Operations & Maintenance (O&M) deliverables.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, instrumentation, and project management teams to coordinate design interfaces, manage risks, and optimize system integration.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development of internal design standards, best practices, and design tools to improve engineering efficiency and consistency.
• Project Support: Liaise with operations and manufacturing teams for scheduling, resource allocation, and progress updates; support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site commissioning as required.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Chartered Engineer (or working toward) status desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years in electrical design engineering within industrial, oil & gas, or petrochemical environments.
• Strong understanding of switchboards, MCCs, power distribution systems, and control panel design.
• Familiarity with hazardous area equipment and certifications (e.g., ATEX, IECEx, Class/Div).
• Working knowledge of UL/FM/CSA and related international standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent CAD software.
• Practical understanding of on-site installation, commissioning, and maintenance practices.
• Ability to apply sound engineering judgment to balance design innovation with practical constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills with the ability to translate technical concepts clearly.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement in every aspect of design and delivery.

ROLE- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

TERM- Permanent

LOCATION – Huddersfield

SALARY- £40,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)

My client designs and manufactures equipment for Water industry. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Huddersfield on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 10 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / Mechanical Engineering position
• at least 10 years' experience working and designing sheet metal products
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics would be beneficial
• A background in Water related industries would also be ideal – Specifically waste water!
• 5+ years' experience with sheet metal design and manufacture
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software, they use SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of a variety of materials and manufacturing processes
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Mechanical Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Designing conveyors and other machinery in the Automation sector
• Liaising with manufacturing providers and clients
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.

For more information about this role please apply, or email Toby Illingworth on who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

The key focus for the role is the people, project and resource management. The Head of Design Engineering must be a self-starter who can organise and motivate the team to oversee projects and allocate resource accordingly. You must have proven experience to deliver results through your team with the ability to delegate tasks and expedite delivery of solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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ZIPC1_UKTJ

Position : Mechanical Design Engineer

Location : Sheffield

Salary : £35,000-£45,000 according to experience

Hybrid : No, this is an onsite role in Sheffield

Visa Support : Visa / sponsorship support may be available

• Degree level qualification in Mechanical Engineering, CAD or very similar
• Fluent written and spoken English language skills
• Proficiency with CAD (Solidworks or Autodesk Inventor)
• Able to undertake mechanical engineering calculations (FEA etc)7
• Team player, able to work as part of a small, multi-disciplined team

About the Role :

• Accountable for the completion of 3D modelling, detail design, technical calculations, and product development using the internal software and tools.
• Responsible for assigned portion of product design and development process, ensuring project schedules are maintained while following the standards.
• Working closely with Project Engineers to reach assigned target
• Develop the layout of areas of equipment, proposal layout, basic engineering of new mechanical equipment based on Customer requests
• Carry out complex mechanical calculations
• Participate in commercial / technical (basic and detail design) meetings worldwide. This will involve customer interaction and other business units such as Civil, Piping, Automation
• Continuous monitoring on project progress, identify any areas of concern, escalate where necessary and manage customer expectations
• Coordinate inputs to ensure a winning strategy is clearly communicated and documented.
• On time delivery of technical documents; in the desired medium (portal upload and/or electronic/hard copies, etc).
• Ensure technical documents, relevant project related information, MoMs, etc, are recorded and filed correctly on the server.
• Support sales activities through drawing/document creation and on-site reverse engineering of products.
• Liaison with representatives from suppliers during technical evaluations of project solutions.
• Manage expectations, clarify requirements and make requests, including submission deadline changes, as required.
• Support sales and prepare the data analysis and collection before the project start.

The Project Design Engineer is responsible for supporting upcoming and live projects for CRC Evans through using 3D and 2D CAD for the improvement and design of existing and new equipment respectively, production and maintenance of technical documentation such as reports or manuals and providing general day to day engineering support. This role is varied and can involve assisting with project planning, addressing equipment requirements, supporting equipment breakdowns and using 3D/2D CAD to produce or update equipment designs through to layouts.

Major Responsibilities

Role Specific Responsibilities

Project Design:

• Assist in the design of new equipment and development of existing by modelling of components and/or complex assemblies using SolidWorks or AutoCAD software, ensuring all project specifications and engineering standards are met
• Modify and update existing designs to accommodate project changes and requirements

Project Documentation and Support:

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including reports, manuals, and specifications
• Prepare and maintain spares packages for CRC equipment
• Collaborate with the project and the wider engineering teams such as the compliance or electrical departments to ensure all design-related documentation is accurate and delivered on time

Equipment information and Specifications:

• Provide detailed specifications for equipment, including power requirements, utility requirements, and dimensions.
• Work with the project teams, procurement teams and external vendors to confirm equipment compatibility with project needs

Technical Problem-Solving:

• Support the resolution of project related technical challenges using general engineering principles

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all designs and documentation adhere to safety, regulatory, and quality standards
• Conduct and participate in equipment design reviews

Education Required:

Essential

• Engineering based Degree or equivalent
• HNC/HND 2:2 or above

Work Experience Required:

Essential:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Practical experience working with electrical and mechanical machines
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and material properties & limitations
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD (Modelling Assembling, Drawings) preferably Solidworks

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Able to work independently and on own initiative
• Good communication skills, able to work with clients and colleagues at all levels and to generate clear and accurate reports detailing actions taken and recommended future actions
• An Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own and others time efficiently
• An understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical systems is desirable

Mechanical Design Engineer

Pudsey

£30,000-£0,000

Are you ready to elevate your career with a forward-thinking engineering company known for its exceptional staff retention and incredible work-life balance? This is your chance to join a dynamic team during an exciting period of growth.

With an average employee tenure of 20 years, this business truly values its people, offering unmatched flexibility, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work on diverse and innovative products.

White Label Recruitment are very excited to be working with an extremely reputable and market leading manufacturing company who are industry leaders of their product in their search of a 2 Mechanical Design Engineer . Business that has over 100 people and are going through an exciting period, this is a great opportunity to join a major business.

The Role:

• Develop and maintain mechanical design information and management systems, ensuring integration with other disciplines for efficient manufacture and supply of new products (using SolidWorks and PDM Works).
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to achieve optimal engineering solutions.
• Manage the evolution of standard upgrade options for products post-launch.

The Person:

• Minimum HNC in Engineering
• At least 2 years of experience in mechanical design, open to junior, graduate, and senior-level engineers.
• Ideally experience designing pressure vessels, tanks, rotating/flow equipment (valves, pumps, etc) conveying systems, mechanical/material handling, special purpose machinery, etc
• Understanding of European Directives, CE Marking, ASME standards , and North American pressure equipment regulations.
• 3D Modelling experience is a must. Ideally Solidworks but open to similar design packages such as Inventor or Solidedge, etc

Salary & Benefits:

• 0,000 - 0,000 (Dependent on Experience)
• 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays
• 36.5 hour working week with flexible start times
• Monday – Thursday – 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Friday – 7:30 am until 12 pm
• You can choose to work a full Friday and work a 9-day fortnight (Every other Friday off without affecting your holiday allowance) or finish at 12pm on Fridays
• Hybrid/Work From Home
• Bonus (Paid Twice a Year)
• Pension 6% Employer Contribution

Civil Design Engineer – Intermediate / Senior Level

Leeds (Hybrid – 2/3 days in the studio)

£42,000 – £55,000 + Benefits + Chartership Support