Senior Design Engineer

Job Description Senior Design EngineerWest Yorkshire42,000 - 50,000 + hybrid working, flexible working hours, and early Friday finishThe CompanyOur client is a global manufacturer supplying mechanical parts to the Nuclear & Defence industry. Their manufacturing site in West Yorkshire is responsible for design, build, test, assembly, and paint operations supported by an additional service site in the UK.The business has just finished a record-breaking year, turning over more than 60 million. They have already secured major contracts for 2026, tapping into a niche market. They are therefore able to reward their staff, with multiple promotions through the structure over the last year.As a result, they are looking to recruit a Senior Design Engineer with immediate effect.The RoleThe role of Senior Design Engineer joins a large team of 13. The team works collaboratively with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and a Chief Engineer to meet the demands of their market. Working on SolidEdge, the team is responsible for bespoke project work. The Senior Design Engineer will:Involved in cradle to grave design, with first point of involvement being during the initial sales process, creating outlines for quotesWorking collaboratively with a designated design team for the project, with opportunities to lead on projects and contribute to project meetingsCreating CAD layouts and modelling on SolidEdge, as well as 2D drawingsFinalise due diligence for the Nuclear & Defence industry, providing design reports and verificationThe CandidateTo be successful in your application for this Senior Design Engineer role you will need:Demonstrated experience of mechanical design for valves, pressurised equipment, or parts for the Nuclear industryEither a degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related disciplineExperience utilising a CAD system, ideally with some exposure to SolidEdgeAmbition to work in a highly demanding industryThe BenefitsFor this Senior Design Engineer role the following benefits are on offer:42,000 - 50,000 base salary, dependent on experience26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAdditional holiday buying scheme6% employee to 8% employer pensionHybrid working optionEarly Friday finishFlexible working hoursIf you're interested please apply online, send your CV to or give me a call on.ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website.ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientationJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-08