Job Description
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.