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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.
Job Responsibility
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
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
What we offer
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