Senior Design Engineer

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Senior Design Engineer - Valve Industry Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (depending on experience) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Company Overview Our client is a well-established manufacturer within the valve and flow control industry, supplying high-integrity products to the energy, process, and industrial sectors. With continued investment in engineering capability and product development, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Engineer to join the design and development team at their Brighouse facility. Role Overview Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of valve products and associated systems from concept through to production release. The role involves producing detailed engineering designs, performing analytical calculations, supporting validation activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable design codes and industry standards. Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the mechanical design of valve products, sub-assemblies, and associated components. Generate 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor. Conduct stress, flow, and tolerance analyses, including FEA and CFD where required. Support prototype build, testing, and qualification processes, ensuring product performance meets specification. Ensure designs comply with relevant international standards such as API 6D, ASME B16.34, PED, and ATEX. Participate in design reviews and implement design‑for‑manufacture (DFM) and design‑for‑assembly (DFA) principles. Provide engineering support to production, quality, and procurement teams. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of departmental best practices.
Candidate Requirements
Degree‑qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Substantial experience in the design of valves, actuators, or pressure‑containing equipment. Proficient in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor preferred). Strong knowledge of materials, sealing technologies, and manufacturing processes (machining, casting, forging, etc.). Experience with engineering calculations and relevant design codes (ASME, API, PED). Ability to manage multiple design projects to schedule and budget constraints. Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
Package and Benefits
Competitive salary up to £48,000 (DOE) 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays Company pension scheme Career development and professional training support Modern, well‑equipped design and manufacturing facilities
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Brighouse
Job Type:
FullTime

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