Controls Engineer – PermanentStockport | £55,000 – £65,000A leading engineering business in Stockport is looking for a Controls Engineer to take ownership of delivering control system projects across a range of medium-to-heavy engineering applications. This is a permanent opportunity offering genuine scope to influence technical direction and drive improvements in both system performance and internal engineering capability.The role will involve:Designing control systems in collaboration with mechanical and controls engineersChecking and approving engineering drawingsWriting technical documentation such as specifications, reports, and manualsDeveloping and testing hydraulic hardwareCreating test plans and interpreting customer specificationsSupporting sales bids, production teams, and field engineering activitiesRepresenting the business in customer and supplier meetingsWe're looking for someone who has:A degree in a relevant engineering disciplineProven experience designing and developing control systemsBackground in medium to heavy engineeringExperience leading full design cycles—from concept to productionStrong 3D CAD skills and excellent general IT knowledgeA solid understanding of hydraulic and PLC control system integrationExperience producing user and maintenance documentationA proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work well within a teamA full UK driving licencePeople management experience is also desirable, but not essential.If you're a hands-on Controls Engineer who thrives in a technically complex environment and enjoys seeing your designs through to delivery, we'd love to hear from you.By applying for this position, you consent to Recruit Engineering processing and storing your personal data, including your CV, contact details, and any other relevant information, for the purpose of providing work-finding services. This consent includes forwarding your details to our clients and storing your information on our recruitment software database. Your consent will last for two years, and you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us in writing or via email