Contract Design Engineer

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future. 

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Wakefield Acoustics plays a critical role in delivering specialized thermal acoustic solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.  

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly capable Contract Design Engineer to support the delivery of engineered systems and products from concept through to manufacture and site deployment. The role will contribute to structural, mechanical, and acoustic design activities, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, cost targets, and project timelines.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the engineering capability following organisational growth and will work closely with project management, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to deliver robust, right-first-time solutions.

Main Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering Delivery

• Develop detailed mechanical and structural designs using CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Produce manufacturing drawings, assembly layouts, and technical documentation
• Perform engineering calculations to validate designs (structural integrity, load cases, thermal, acoustic where applicable)
• Support and lead the design of modular enclosures, containers, skids, or engineered equipment.
• Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements

Project Support

• Support and lead on multiple concurrent engineering projects from concept to release
• Work with Project Managers to meet programme milestones and cost targets
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises
• Resolve technical issues arising during manufacturing or installation

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards such as:
• BS EN 1090
• Eurocodes
• Machinery Directive
• CE / UKCA requirements
• CDM regulations
• Prepare documentation required for certification and client approval

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities for design standardisation and cost reduction
• Support development of engineering tools, templates, and procedures
• Contribute to lessons learned and design knowledge capture

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with manufacturing teams to ensure buildability
• Engage suppliers on technical specifications and procurement support
• Support quality investigations and non-conformance resolution

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 3 to 8+ years’ experience in design engineering within manufacturing or capital equipment
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD
• Strong experience of PDM Professional and administration.
• Experience producing fabrication drawings, BOMs and other design deliverables.
• Knowledge of structural or mechanical design principles
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (sheet metal, fabrication, machining and assembly)

Desirable

• Experience with modular enclosures, acoustic systems, or containerised equipment
• Familiarity with structural calculations and engineering analysis tools

• Knowledge of acoustic or thermal considerations

• Incorporated or working towards Incorporated Engineer status
• Experience within Containment, Energy, Industrial, or infrastructure sectors

Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving ability
• Attention to detail and engineering rigour
• Ability to manage workload across multiple projects
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and cost sensitivity
• Proactive and self-motivated

Key Performance Indicators

• Engineering deliverables issued on schedule
• Reduction in manufacturing queries and NCRs
• Contribution to cost and weight optimisation
• Compliance with safety and regulatory standards

We Offer:  

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. 

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, the shift pattern to be discussed at interview

Pay Rate: £45,000 per annum

Wakefield Acoustics Employee Benefits 

• Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer contribution*
• Health Cover and Employee Assistance Programme: Westfield Health*
• The production bonus is made of three elements of £100 sales, £100 quality & £50 attendance. Paid each quarter if achieved
• Death in service – 2x annual salary
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Electric car scheme – subject to affordability *

*indicates after successfully completing the probation period

ABOUT US  

CECO’s Commitment to Our People  

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO.  

ABOUT CECO  

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.  

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us.  

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