Lead Engineer
Steelway Protect | Full time, Permanent
About Us
Steelway Protect, a brand within the Steelway family and part of the Northern Industries Group, specialises in delivering turnkey, high-security solutions across sectors such as critical infrastructure, utilities, and commercial environments, both at home and across the world. We pride ourselves on the full-service experience we deliver—from survey and design, through to manufacture and installation.
Supported by the group’s manufacturing capability across 5 UK sites, the Steelway Protect Division has delivered significant year-on-year growth. With ambitious plans for continued expansion, we are now seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to drive innovation, improve design standards, and optimise processes across our product range.
Steelway Protect offers a suite of certified security products. Our portfolio includes:
* Modular buildings (Kiosks)
* Security Access Covers
* Doors
* Fencing
* Roller Shutters
* Cages & Walling Systems
* Cylinder Clamps
* Bespoke developed solutions
We’re committed to innovation, quality, and de-risking client projects through seamless, end-to-end delivery. With vast design and manufacturing expertise across the group, we pride ourselves on developing bespoke solutions for our clients where others can’t or won’t.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a small team of designers in developing new & existing product designs across the Steelway Protect product portfolio.
* Utilise experience & knowledge to ensure a cost-effective & practical approach to manufacture.
* Create, modify, and validate 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks, producing detailed DXF files & drawings ready for fabrication.
* Develop & maintain a design library of standard components, materials, and processes to drive consistency & efficiency.
* Provide technical guidance & mentorship to other design engineers.
* Collaborate with sales & production teams to ensure designs translate effectively from concept to completion.
* Monitor & review internal processes & use of technology in order to provide practical recommendations for continuous improvement.
* Support the wider business in developing innovative bespoke solutions for high-security applications.
* Offer technical support and guidance to external stakeholders when discussing designs & best practices.
About You:
* Proven experience in a senior design or engineering role within a steel or sheet metal fabrication environment.
* Expert-level user of SolidWorks, with strong 3D modelling & assembly design skills.
* In-depth understanding of steel & sheet metal design principles, fabrication methods, & manufacturing processes & constraints.
* Ability to generate accurate DXF files, drawings, and BOMs for production.
* A proven manager or team leader, or someone ready to step in to their first leadership role.
* Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance innovation, practicality, & compliance.
* Excellent communication & collaboration skills, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams & where required, external stakeholders.
* A proactive, detail-oriented professional with a continuous improvement mindset.
What We Offer:
* Competitive base salary
* Company pension scheme
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays
* Opportunities for professional development and training
* Cycle to work scheme
To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV and ensure that your contact details are correct. We aim to review all applications within seven days of being recieved and we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates once this review has taken place.
Although we may not be able to provide individual feedback to everyone, we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to apply and your interest in becoming part of the Northern Industries Group