Senior Design Engineer - Valves

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