Job Description

Job Title: Design Engineer

Department: Central Engineering

Location: Port Talbot (SA13)

Salary: £42,000 - £47,650 plus Benefits

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th February 2026

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

At Tata Steel, we’re not just shaping steel - we’re shaping the future. We’re currently looking for a Design Engineer to join our Central Engineering team and play a key role in designing innovative engineering solutions that support major capital projects, plant improvements, and maintenance excellence.

What you will do:

As a Senior Design Engineer, you’ll provide technical leadership and deliver a full-spectrum mechanical design service across our UK strip products operations in Port Talbot and Llanwern. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external engineering partners, you’ll turn complex challenges into robust, practical solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

This is a dynamic, hands-on role, combining both plant and office-based work, including site visits to fully understand design requirements and ensure successful implementation. Your role will include;

• Leading the development of mechanical designs to support capital projects and improve plant performance
• Approve and validate in-house designs and evaluate those from third-party suppliers
• Provide expertise to resolve plant and equipment failures or inefficiencies
• Collaborate across technical teams, project engineers, and engineering partners
• Ensuring compliance 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 and develop design capability across the team

What you will need:

To thrive in this role, you'll bring a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, combined with hands-on experience delivering practical design solutions in a complex industrial environment. You’ll be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with at least five years' experience in a similar role, ideally within manufacturing, heavy industry, or capital project settings.

As an experienced Design Engineer, you’ll be comfortable in using CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microstation). You’ll need to be confident carrying out engineering design calculations, particularly those related to mechanical components and basic structural fabrications. A solid understanding of relevant engineering standards, material specifications, and safety regulations, such as the Health & Safety at Work Act, is essential.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are key. You’ll be expected to present ideas clearly, collaborate with engineers and project teams, and represent the Design Office in discussions with external partners and technical suppliers. A proactive approach to mentoring others and a willingness to share your knowledge across the team is highly valued.

Ready to make a difference?

For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: Jon.Taylor@tatasteeleurope.com

What we can offer you

Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:

• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover)
• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.

Why us?

Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.

Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.

Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon – YouTube