Job Details

Senior Design Engineer

Location: Stockton,
Sector: Engineering / Steel Infrastructure / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 08:30-17:00

• Friday: 08:30-15:00

A leading steel‑infrastructure manufacturer is seeking a proactive Senior Design Engineer to support and guide its growing engineering team. This role blends hands‑on design work with team coordination, planning and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the internal engineering design team.

• Plan and delegate design workload; communicate lead times.

• Produce and review engineering designs for steel infrastructure products.

• Create 3D CAD models and drawings (SolidWorks preferred).

• Carry out structural calculations and support FEA work.

• Collaborate with project management, production, procurement and sales.

• Ensure accurate, high‑quality design output within deadlines.

• Provide technical guidance and resolve design/manufacturing queries.

About You

• Degree in engineering or related discipline.

• Experience in steel manufacturing or fabrication.

• Strong 3D CAD skills (ideally SolidWorks).

• Knowledge of structural calculations; some FEA experience.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Proactive, solutions‑focused and confident leading others.

Why Apply?

A great opportunity to take a senior technical role, influence engineering processes and support the continued growth of a well‑established manufacturing business.

Cost Code - s96

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