Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,120 to £42,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2026 |
| Location: | Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 2NG |
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Design Engineer_1780304136 |
Summary
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.