Are you a qualified Mechanical Engineer with a passion for innovation?
Do you have experience delivering design solutions in a heavy industrial environment?
Are you looking to join a team shaping the future of steel production?
Tata Steel has a permanent opportunity for a Design Engineer to join our Port Talbot site. You will play a key role in designing engineering solutions that support major capital projects, plant improvements, and maintenance excellence.
Location: TATA Steel, Port Talbot SA13 2NG, United Kingdom
Salary: £33,120 - £42,000 depending on experience
Role: Design Engineer
Start: ASAP, pending the result of a completed medical assessment, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test
This is a dynamic, hands-on role combining plant and office-based work, including site visits to ensure successful implementation of designs across Port Talbot and Llanwern.
Responsibilities
* Leading the development of mechanical designs for capital projects and plant performance improvements.
* Approving and validating in-house designs and evaluating those from third-party suppliers.
* Providing technical expertise to resolve plant and equipment failures or inefficiencies.
* Collaborating across technical teams, project engineers, and external engineering partners.
* Ensuring all outputs comply with quality assurance and regulatory standards.
* Using CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microstation) to deliver high-quality design outputs.
* Mentoring and supporting other engineers to share best practice across the team.
Essential Requirements
* Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Minimum of five years' experience in a similar role, ideally within manufacturing or heavy industry.
* Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and/or Microstation).
* Confident in performing engineering design calculations for mechanical components and structural fabrications.
* Solid understanding of engineering standards and safety regulations, such as the Health & Safety at Work Act.
* Strong interpersonal skills to present ideas clearly to engineers and external partners.
Benefits
* 35 days holiday per annum.
* Quarterly Bonus Scheme (subject to business performance).
* Leading defined pension contribution scheme (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution).
* Private Healthcare Scheme (individual cover).
* Employee discount scheme including Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover.
* Employee Assistance Programme for mental and physical wellbeing
* Annual pay reviews
Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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